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TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 2057 p4p, 290 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 2439 p4p, 328 weight class). Tyrano Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Johnson is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Jackson has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson 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.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Johnson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to buck Jackson off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Tyrano Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Johnson tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson is holding Jackson down, trying to stall.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
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 Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to get into range but Johnson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johnson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Johnson made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baron Brady (ranked 2892 p4p, 299 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 2330 p4p, 245 weight class). Talanoa has chosen Tonga as his entrance music. The key to victory for Baron Brady has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baron Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talanoa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talanoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Brady 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa looking to sit in guard and control but Brady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Talanoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa looking for a guillotine here but Brady defends easily.
Talanoa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talanoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talanoa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Talanoa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brady definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Talanoa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brady 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.
Talanoa postures up and lands a big shot to Brady's brow.
Brady 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.
Talanoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talanoa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brady tries to clinch but Talanoa is having none of it.
Baron Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talanoa tries to sprawl but Brady drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Talanoa pushes Brady off and gets back to his feet.
Talanoa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brady sprawls well. Brady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talanoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Brady wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Talanoa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talanoa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brady.
Brady is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Talanoa is trying to work for a kimura but Brady is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brady has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Talanoa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brady defend it? Talanoa steps over the head and cranks it - Brady is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Talanoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paea Talanoa!
After winning the bout, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Walsh (ranked 8922 p4p, 625 weight class) and Yuri Ustinov (ranked 3445 p4p, 356 weight class). Ustinov has chosen ENERGIA! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuri Ustinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh tries to clinch
and Ustinov counters with a single leg into guard. Walsh didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ustinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ustinov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ustinov tries for a kimura but Walsh is defending well.
Walsh is pushing Ustinov's head away, looking to escape. Ustinov manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov has an Americana. Walsh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ustinov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ustinov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuri Ustinov!
A less than humble Yuri Ustinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 2106 p4p, 102 weight class) and Mick Mulvaney (ranked 862 p4p, 42 weight class). Mulvaney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Rocky Road To Dublin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gaspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mulvaney!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulvaney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaspar doesn't seem bothered though.
Mulvaney connects with a jab.
Mulvaney clinches up with Gaspar and pushes him back against the cage.
Gaspar misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaspar jumps guard but Mulvaney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mulvaney is trying to trip Gaspar. He has hold of a leg but Gaspar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mulvaney persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mulvaney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulvaney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaspar's head.
Gaspar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mulvaney pushes Gaspar off looking to stand but Gaspar dives back in and keeps control.
Gaspar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mulvaney sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulvaney is refusing to be controlled, as Gaspar sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mulvaney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaspar.
Mulvaney is trying to stand.
Gaspar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gaspar trying to control but Mulvaney is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaspar working for a guillotine from mount but Mulvaney is in no mood to give up.
Gaspar wants to control the pace but Mulvaney is squirming around nicely.
Gaspar controlling the pace for now.
Mulvaney is squirming around, avoiding Gaspar's attempts to control the action.
Gaspar controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar moves to take his opponent's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gaspar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mulvaney trying to get back to his feet but Gaspar is in full control for now.
Gaspar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mulvaney with him. Mulvaney is trying to defend but Gaspar has an arm under the chin now! Mulvaney grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Gaspar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kane (ranked 1103 p4p, 145 weight class) and Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 510 p4p, 77 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Seek N Strike. Boris Kane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avraam Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos cracks Kane with a nice body shot.
Kane successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane prevents Papadopoulos from taking his back.
Papadopoulos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Papadopoulos is controlling the position but Kane somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Papadopoulos wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Papadopoulos has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos forces his way into half guard.
Kane is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
Papadopoulos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that!
Papadopoulos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kane is now in Papadopoulos's guard. A big mistake from Papadopoulos there, giving up the dominant position!
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Aspire Academy inform us that Papadopoulos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane wants to control from the top but Papadopoulos keeps moving.
Kane cracks Papadopoulos with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadopoulos swivels and escapes.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Kane takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kane works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kane throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Kane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kane throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane feints and as Papadopoulos raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Papadopoulos has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos is trying desperately to improve position.
Kane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kane is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kane extends the arm and Papadopoulos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Griffin (ranked 2166 p4p, 256 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 669 p4p, 94 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with Medicate - Flaw blaring out of the sound system. Gallagher has chosen Drunkin' Lullabies by Flogging Molly as his entrance music. Frank Gallagher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher connects with a right hand. Griffin shakes it off.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher throws a shot to the body.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin tries to break free but Gallagher pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off.
It looks like Shawn Griffin has been cut.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Gallagher.
Griffin is rocked!
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
Griffin wants to break free but Gallagher has control.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher lands a left hand.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
Gallagher's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gallagher.
Gallagher stalls.
Griffin tries to break free but Gallagher pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Gallagher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin is trying to push Gallagher away but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Gallagher.
Griffin tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Griffin gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gallagher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gallagher blocks the elbow strike.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shawn Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Gallagher.
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffin takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher drops Griffin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gallagher follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Warne (ranked 731 p4p, 27 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 823 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Warne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warne misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Warne slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Warne misses with a left hand
and Warne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warne.
Warne lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reynolds is controlling Warne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warne is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Warne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne being controlled here momentarily.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Warne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reynolds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds swings for the body but Warne moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reynolds.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Warne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooh!!! Reynolds has knocked Warne down with a huge combo! Reynolds steps away and waves a wobbly Warne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Warne is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warne lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Warne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Reynolds connects with a stiff jab that staggers Warne - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 1366 p4p, 168 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 1609 p4p, 200 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shakhbulatov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Rustam Shakhbulatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
167 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakhbulatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov.
Nice defenses there by Fagan.
Fagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakhbulatov fails to land the takedown.
Fagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan wants to clinch.
Shakhbulatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fagan pinned against the cage. Fagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shakhbulatov clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fagan.
That's two 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.
Fagan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shakhbulatov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fagan to the mat. Fagan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fagan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short uppercut from Fagan.
Shakhbulatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fagan walks away with a smile on his face. Shakhbulatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shakhbulatov tries for a takedown but Fagan circles away easily
and Fagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fagan 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.
Fagan misses with a hook. Shakhbulatov ducked under it nicely.
Shakhbulatov shoots in and gets a takedown into Fagan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shakhbulatov is working Fagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fagan 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.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Fagan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to sweep here but Shakhbulatov controlling him for the moment.
Fagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shakhbulatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shakhbulatov postures up.
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan looking to sit in guard and control but Shakhbulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shakhbulatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Fagan to get back to his feet.
Fagan keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Fagan to sweep him here.
Fagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fagan is retaining full guard.
Shakhbulatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shakhbulatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shakhbulatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shakhbulatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fagan defends it nicely.
Shakhbulatov moves away from the strike by Fagan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov is defended easily by Fagan.
Fagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Shakhbulatov's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov throws out a loose jab but Fagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fagan looks to land a combination but Shakhbulatov avoids it well.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fagan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fagan throws Shakhbulatov to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov darts in looking for a takedown but Fagan gets double underhooks and turns Shakhbulatov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fagan connects with the punch.
Fagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakhbulatov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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!
Fagan is refusing to be controlled, as Shakhbulatov sits in half guard.
Fagan controlling the position for now.
Shakhbulatov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shakhbulatov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fagan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fagan has hold of Shakhbulatov's hands but Shakhbulatov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to control but Shakhbulatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fagan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shakhbulatov is staying active.
Shakhbulatov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fagan tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control.
Fagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shakhbulatov wants to pass the guard but Fagan is defending well.
Fagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fagan seems keen to control Shakhbulatov's posture.
Shakhbulatov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakhbulatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Shakhbulatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fagan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fagan passes to side control.
Shakhbulatov is trying to improve his position.
Paddy Fagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Shakhbulatov's face as Fagan controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fagan 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakhbulatov is defended easily by Fagan.
Fagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakhbulatov with a body shot.
Shakhbulatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagan, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakhbulatov wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fagan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fagan has a couple of punches blocked by Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakhbulatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fagan prevents it.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Shakhbulatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
Nice body punch from Fagan - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Fagan.
A left hand lands to the body for Fagan.
Paddy Fagan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fagan prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fagan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fagan lands an uppercut.
Shakhbulatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakhbulatov is trying to pull guard but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakhbulatov is trying to pull guard but Fagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fagan gets underhooks to prevent Shakhbulatov's takedown attempt.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fagan cracks Shakhbulatov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Fagan on the inside.
Shakhbulatov prevents a body shot from Fagan.
Fagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fagan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakhbulatov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakhbulatov controls his hands.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakhbulatov prevents a body shot from Fagan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fagan lands a shot to the body.
Fagan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fagan lands a left hand.
Shakhbulatov is rocked!
Fagan lands an uppercut.
Oh Shakhbulatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Fagan.
Fagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakhbulatov backwards.
Fagan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakhbulatov's elbow.
Fagan lands an uppercut.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fagan.
Fagan lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fagan lands a shoulder strike.
Fagan digs a right hand underneath Shakhbulatov's ribcage. Shakhbulatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakhbulatovs head.
Fagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakhbulatov backwards.
Fagan pushes Shakhbulatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fagan can't find room to land a body shot as Shakhbulatov controls the action.
Fagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakhbulatov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fagan.
Fagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakhbulatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fagan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Fagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakhbulatov.
Fagan lands a body shot.
Shakhbulatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fagan presses Shakhbulatov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rustam Shakhbulatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fagan.
Fagan scores with a hook to the body.
Fagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Fagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Fagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fagan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Fagan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Steve (ranked 301 p4p, 44 weight class) and Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 1045 p4p, 158 weight class). Steve comes into the arena with XXXTENTACION - Look At Me blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoly Gorbachenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachenko misses with a few strikes there.
Gorbachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorbachenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorbachenko 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Gorbachenko as he connects with a hook.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Gorbachenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorbachenko lands a jab.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorbachenko.
Sloppy strikes from Gorbachenko. Those never looked like landing.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gorbachenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorbachenko misses the jab.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
Steve staying out of range there.
Gorbachenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Gorbachenko moved out of range.
Gorbachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorbachenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Gorbachenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gorbachenko as he connects with a hook.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorbachenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorbachenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorbachenko throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Gorbachenko's belly button to the back.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Gorbachenko.
Steve avoids the body shot from Gorbachenko.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve cracks Gorbachenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gorbachenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him?
Steve swings for the body but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a right and a left that Gorbachenko avoids nicely.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve tries to bum rush Gorbachenko with a series of wild strikes but Gorbachenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Gorbachenko missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorbachenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gorbachenko is rocked!
Steve fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gorbachenko out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve retains his light heavyweight title!
Mark Steve very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farley Steve (ranked 309 p4p, 46 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 1053 p4p, 161 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Murley has chosen Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farley Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Murley clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Murley 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.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range.
Murley throws out a powerful jab.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murley lands with a good body shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.
Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily.
Steve takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murley misses with a looping left.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Murley.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Murley with a nice cross.
Murley cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley slips a straight right by Steve.
Murley misses with a body kick.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Murley misses with a two punch combination.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley misses with a double jab.
Steve stalks Murley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murley's face. Murley staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Murley.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murley slips a jab from Steve.
Murley throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Steve.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands with a right hand.
A big right from Murley misses.
Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Murley slips under a jab from Steve.
A cross from Steve lands.
Murley is rocked!
Murley connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murley throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.
Murley cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back.
Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range.
Nice cross by Murley.
Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murley walks into a left hand.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murley lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab.
Steve swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Murley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Murley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murley throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve misses with a combination
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve drops Murley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murley looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley.
Murley slips under a jab from Steve.
Murley seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it.
Farley Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Steve misses.
Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Murley misses.
Steve misses the jab.
Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murley throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Murley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murley lands a right hook to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murley moves out of range as Steve strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs.
Murley walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Murley throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve misses the body punch
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
Murley with a hook.
Steve misses with a left hand
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab.
Murley slips under a jab.
Murley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murley misses with a kick to the body.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.
Murley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murley slips under a jab.
Murley unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve digs a good hook to Murley's body.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murley scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back.
Murley is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Murley.
A lazy left from Murley finds it's target.
Murley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murley circles away quickly and effectively.
Murley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Steve misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley misses with a hook.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it.
Murley throws a body kick that misses
and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murley misses the jab.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve sets himself, and Murley steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Murley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Murley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Murley throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Murley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a three punch combo that has Steve backing up. Steve nods at Murley to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy left from Murley finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Murley off the cage and back into range.
Farley Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley moves away from the strike by Steve.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Murley throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a jab when Murley was well out of range.
Steve sets himself, and Murley steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Steve lands a big right hand that sends Murley crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Murley back to his feet!
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Murley moves out of range of the strikes.
Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Murley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Murley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott Murley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react.
Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Murley wants to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch position.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley.
Steve misses with a hook.
Murley lands a right hook to the body.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses the jab.
Murley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve sends Murley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Steve is motioning to the referee to let Murley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murley scores with a nice right hand.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Steve misses.
Murley thinks about the counter body kick.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with the combination.
Steve falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farley Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Murley!
Our winner, Scott Murley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Farley Steve had this to say: 'Did u fart? or is that ur BREATH?'.
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