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OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Forbes (ranked 1748 p4p, 266 weight class) and Viktor Grishin (ranked 3953 p4p, 500 weight class). Grishin has chosen Danger as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Viktor Grishin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bradford Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Grishin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grishin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grishin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Grishin is out of range.
Grishin darts in looking for a takedown but Forbes gets double underhooks and turns Grishin into the cage.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Grishin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grishin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grishin! But no joy.
Grishin blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a body punch
and Grishin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grishin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forbes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes misses with a takedown
and Grishin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forbes lunges at Grishin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grishin's hand.
Forbes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forbes swinging wildly here.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Grishin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes lands a nice hook to Grishin's body. Grishin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grishin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grishin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Grishin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grishin fails to land the takedown.
Grishin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grishin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grishin counter with a right hand.
Forbes connects with a jab.
Forbes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grishin.
Grishin is looking for the big counter here.
Grishin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forbes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grishin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Forbes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grishin doesn't seem phased though.
Forbes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes prevents Grishin from improving his position.
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Grishin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is trying to control the action in half guard but Grishin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grishin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grishin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Forbes is trying to work for a kimura but Grishin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Forbes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Forbes lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forbes, as that shot connected.
Forbes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grishin is rocked!
Grishin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Grishin is still on wobbly legs! Can Forbes finish him?
Grishin goes for a double leg but Forbes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forbes continues to drive forward.
Forbes throws a monster overhand right that drops Grishin! Forbes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradford Forbes!
After winning the bout, Bradford Forbes 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Usikov (ranked 1433 p4p, 178 weight class) and Danny Tucker (ranked 1365 p4p, 175 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usikov thuds his shin into the meat of Tucker's side.
Tucker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
Tucker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Usikov dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Usikov, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing.
Tucker scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Usikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Usikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tucker lands a left and a right that send Usikov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tucker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Tucker.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usikov throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Usikov.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Usikov.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Usikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usikov is looking to chop away at Tucker's legs.
A cross from Tucker lands.
Tucker misses with a low kick.
Usikov scores with a jab.
Tucker forces Usikov back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov working aggressively here.
Usikov stalling the fight.
Usikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tucker looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Danny Tucker has been cut.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Usikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tucker being controlled against the cage.
Usikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a body punch.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Usikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Usikov.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Tucker wants to land a leg kick but Usikov is out of range.
Usikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov throws a combination that misses
and Tucker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Usikov throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Usikov. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Usikov tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Usikov throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Usikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Tucker.
Usikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usikov.
Usikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Usikov's head but Usikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Usikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Usikov slips a jab from Tucker.
As Tucker backs away, Usikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tucker lands a jab to the head.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Usikov's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Usikov slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Usikov.
Usikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Usikov lands a leg kick that knocks Tucker off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Tucker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Usikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Usikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
An attempted straight right counter from Usikov misses the target.
Usikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Usikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Usikov is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usikov.
Tucker misses with a low kick.
Usikov misses with a wild body shot.
Usikov throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Usikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tucker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Usikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Usikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Tucker.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
Usikov cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Usikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Usikov misses with a few strikes there.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Usikov off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Usikov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tucker.
Usikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Usikov lands with a shot to the body.
Usikov misses with a double jab.
Usikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker misses with a double jab.
A jab from Usikov misses.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Usikov's head but Usikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usikov cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Usikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tucker swinging wildly here.
Usikov throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Usikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Usikov with a knee to the head.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usikov with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usikov lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usikov needs to keep his hands up - Tucker had a free shot at his head there.
Usikov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Usikov misses with a straight left.
Tucker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Usikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Usikov throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker 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.
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usikov.
Usikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Usikov misses with an uppercut.
Usikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Usikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Alexander Usikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Usikov.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Usikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Usikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Usikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Usikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Usikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Usikov cracks Tucker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tucker throws the kick towards the body but Usikov avoids it.
Tucker jabs Usikov right on the nose. Usikov blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Usikov misses.
Tucker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Usikov throws out a powerful jab.
Usikov lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Usikov is able to avoid easily.
Tucker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crunch! Usikov slams his shin into Tucker's torso.
Usikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Usikov clinches.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usikov connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Usikov.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Usikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Usikov.
Tucker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Usikov cracks Tucker with a good jab.
Tucker moves forwards but Usikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Usikov avoids them all with ease.
Usikov thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker moves forwards but Usikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Usikov lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tucker.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Usikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tucker will feel that in the morning.
A nice combination there by Usikov.
Usikov scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usikov.
Tucker throws a right hand that Usikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Usikov also avoids with ease.
Usikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Usikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Usikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Usikov slips under a jab from Tucker.
Usikov misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Usikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Usikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Usikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Tucker.
Usikov takes one on the button.
Usikov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Usikov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
A less than humble Alexander Usikov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 1087 p4p, 140 weight class) and Trametinib Mekinist (ranked 1546 p4p, 195 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabbar Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trametinib Mekinist!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Omarov.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Omarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mekinist pinned against the cage. Mekinist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Mekinist slams his shin into Omarov's torso.
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omarov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Omarov controls his hands.
Omarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov slips a jab from Mekinist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekinist slips a jab from Omarov.
Mekinist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Omarov is just out of range.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Omarov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Omarov 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.
Omarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mekinist wants to sweep but no luck.
Omarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov won't allow Mekinist to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Omarov is working Mekinist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Mekinist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mekinist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mekinist wants to hit a switch here but Omarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mekinist there!
Omarov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mekinist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mekinist regains half guard.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Omarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Omarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mekinist defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Mekinist.
Omarov cracks Mekinist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mekinist, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Mekinist.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov defending well as Mekinist loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Omarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mekinist takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Omarov.
Mekinist staying out of range there.
Mekinist lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Mekinist throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Omarov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Omarov.
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Omarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mekinist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omarov gets a double leg takedown into Mekinist's guard.
Mekinist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omarov's guard.
Omarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mekinist is aware though and is defending well.
Mekinist pushes down on Omarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omarov is not content to let Mekinist control the position.
Mekinist wants to pass the guard but Omarov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov is trying to control but can't.
Omarov wants to improve his position but Mekinist is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mekinist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist moves into full mount! Omarov won't be happy about that!
Mekinist trying to control but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov tries to hold on but Mekinist postures up.
Omarov is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mekinist controlling the position easily from mount.
Omarov wants to control but Mekinist is having none of it.
Jabbar Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omarov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mekinist tries to control but Omarov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trametinib Mekinist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Omarov throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Mekinist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Omarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Mekinist - just one landing.
Omarov with a hook.
Mekinist wants to clinch up but Omarov keeps it at a distance.
Mekinist cracks Omarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mekinist cracks a nice hook into Omarov's ribs.
Mekinist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Omarov at a distance.
Omarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Omarov avoids a kick to the body.
Omarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mekinist counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Omarov backs up against the cage.
Mekinist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mekinist closes the distance and clinches.
Omarov pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekinist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mekinist trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omarov looking for a guillotine here but Mekinist defends easily.
Mekinist won't allow Omarov to sweep him here.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully.
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.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Mekinist stands and throws Omarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Omarov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omarov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mekinist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Omarov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Omarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mekinist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov manages to get back to half guard.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard.
Omarov is in trouble now - Mekinist has advanced to mount!
Mekinist looking to control but Omarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mekinist 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trametinib Mekinist!
Trametinib Mekinist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Maul (ranked 909 p4p, 117 weight class) and Jeti Rostedt (ranked 1989 p4p, 237 weight class). Rostedt has chosen Silent Running as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeti Rostedt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul connects with an inside leg kick.
Rostedt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
Maul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rostedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rostedt moves away.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rostedt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Maul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rostedt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rostedt throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul swings for the body but Rostedt moves out of range.
Rostedt throws a big counter head kick but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Rostedt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rostedt feints and then cracks Maul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maul down.
Rostedt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rostedt leaves Maul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rostedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rostedt checks it well.
Maul moves into the clinch.
Rostedt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Rostedt blocks an elbow strike.
Rostedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rostedt fails to land.
Rostedt misses with a body punch.
Rostedt can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Maul scores with a shoulder strike.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rostedt.
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maul working Rostedt over with knees to the body.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Maul prevents a body shot from Rostedt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rostedt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rostedt.
Rostedt managing to block the knees to the body from Maul.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rostedt has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Rostedt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Paul Maul has been cut.
Rostedt throws an elbow but it misses.
Maul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Rostedt.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Maul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rostedt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Rostedt pushes off an throws an elbow but Maul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul is trying to drag Rostedt to the mat but Rostedt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostedt prevents a body shot from Maul.
Maul dodges an elbow strike from Rostedt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rostedt.
A short right from Rostedt.
Rostedt blocks a body shot from Maul.
Rostedt lands a nice shot to the body.
Maul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rostedt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maul misses with an elbow over the top.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Rostedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rostedt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rostedt managing to block the knees to the body from Maul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul lands a good knee to the midsection. Rostedt won't want to take too many of those.
Rostedt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rostedt gets underhooks to prevent Maul's takedown attempt.
Maul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maul.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Rostedt controls his hands.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rostedt's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rostedt breaks the clinch.
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Rostedt swings wildly with an uppercut but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rostedt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Rostedt avoids the damage to the body.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul blocks an elbow strike.
Rostedt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rostedt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rostedt manages to get to full guard.
Rostedt has Maul pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maul moves away from the strike by Rostedt.
Rostedt misses with a head kick.
Rostedt tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maul throws a leg kick but Rostedt moved away.
Maul rushes Rostedt and presses him up against the cage.
Rostedt tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Rostedt back against the cage.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rostedt misses with the head strike.
Rostedt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rostedt is defending well for now.
Rostedt avoids the elbow strike from Maul, against the cage.
Maul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rostedt throws an elbow but misses.
Rostedt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostedt blocks the elbow strike.
Rostedt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rostedt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maul blocks the elbow strike.
Rostedt misses with an elbow over the top.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rostedt avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Rostedt avoids the damage to the body.
Rostedt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rostedt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rostedt avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul.
Rostedt tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Rostedt back against the cage.
Maul throws an elbow that misses.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rostedt's elbow.
Rostedt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul is looking for a takedown.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul tries a body shot but Rostedt blocks it.
Maul working aggressively here.
Maul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rostedt is defending well.
Maul is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Rostedt.
Maul lands an elbow inside.
Maul working Rostedt over with knees to the body.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rostedt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rostedt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rostedt blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt pushes Maul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maul lands a hook that snaps the head of Rostedt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maul avoids a wild elbow strike from Rostedt.
Rostedt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rostedt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rostedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rostedt avoids it.
Maul tries a body shot but Rostedt blocks it.
Rostedt gets underhooks to prevent Maul's takedown attempt.
Maul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rostedt lands a shoulder strike.
Paul Maul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rostedt.
Rostedt can't find room to land a body shot as Maul controls the action.
Rostedt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rostedt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Maul's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt digs a good body shot into Maul's ribs.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostedt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jeti Rostedt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rostedt - just one landing.
Rostedt works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rostedt looks for the body kick but Maul saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Rostedt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Rostedt misses.
Maul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rostedt's head backwards.
Rostedt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rostedt scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostedt works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rostedt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rostedt holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maul trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostedt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maul scoring with some ground and pound.
Rostedt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rostedt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Maul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Maul blocks the low kick.
Maul tries to counter with a takedown but Rostedt is quick to defend against it.
Rostedt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maul.
Maul closes the distance but Rostedt moves to the side
and Rostedt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maul's knee momentarily.
Maul gets a clinch.
Maul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rostedt.
A short body shot lands from Rostedt as the two fighters clinch.
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rostedt lands a shot to the body.
Rostedt breaks from the clinch.
Rostedt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul has his takedown stuffed
and Rostedt counters with an inside leg kick.
Rostedt moves out of range of the strikes.
Rostedt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rostedt finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Rostedt lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostedt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.
Maul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maul throws the left hand but Rostedt avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Rostedt.
Maul scores with a takedown into Rostedt's guard.
Maul stopping the sweep attempt from Rostedt.
Rostedt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maul throws a strike but Rostedt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rostedt advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul actively working from the bottom here.
Rostedt drops an elbow to the side of Maul's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rostedt wants to control but Maul is keeping him busy.
Rostedt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rostedt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rostedt controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt wants to pass the guard but Maul is keeping the position.
Rostedt advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostedt working the body and head with strikes.
Maul takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maul is not content to let Rostedt control the position.
Rostedt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Rostedt crashes against the mat.
Rostedt throws a strike aimed at the side of Maul's head but Maul avoids it well.
Rostedt is looking to take a break and control but Maul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maul is looking to regain half guard here but Rostedt keeps moving and retains side control.
Rostedt throws a strike aimed at the side of Maul's head but Maul avoids it well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Rostedt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeti Rostedt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rostedt 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeti Rostedt!
An out of breath Jeti Rostedt 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Michail Podolski (ranked 696 p4p, 71 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 822 p4p, 95 weight class). Podolski comes to the cage accompanied by Last Ride. Halleck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simple Minds - Changeling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Podolski 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.
Halleck blocks a jab.
Halleck tries a quick counter leg kick but Podolski is wise to it.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Halleck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halleck misses with a hook. Podolski ducked under it nicely.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Podolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Podolski counters with a straight right hand.
Podolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Podolski. That snapped Halleck's head back.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. Halleck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halleck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Podolski is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Podolski finds it's target.
Podolski throws a hook but Halleck avoids it easily.
Halleck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Podolski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Halleck blocks a jab.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Halleck slips the punch.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Podolski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halleck drops his hands momentarily and Podolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halleck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a kick to the body.
Halleck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halleck swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Podolski counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Podolski blocks the leg kick.
Podolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halleck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halleck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podolski - the referee stops the clock and Halleck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podolski. Halleck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halleck moves out of range of the body kick from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a hook to the body
and Halleck counters with a right hand to the body.
Halleck missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Halleck.
Podolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halleck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halleck misses with a lunging right hand
and Podolski counters with an inside leg kick.
Halleck tries for a takedown but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halleck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halleck only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halleck jabs at Podolski's body.
Podolski thumps Halleck with a low kick.
Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Podolski misses with a hook. Halleck ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Podolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halleck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
Podolski looks to land a body kick but Halleck moved away.
Halleck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Podolski tries to score with a low kick but Halleck moves his leg out of the way.
Podolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Podolski throws a hook but Halleck avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halleck checks a leg kick.
Podolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Podolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Podolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Podolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halleck under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski prevents a body shot from Halleck.
Halleck lands a body shot.
Halleck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halleck can't find room to land a body shot as Podolski controls the action.
Podolski breaks from the clinch.
Podolski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Podolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Halleck misses
and Podolski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halleck gets a clinch.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halleck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Podolski backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halleck is keeping busy.
Halleck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Podolski blocks an elbow strike.
Halleck lands an uppercut.
Podolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halleck is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Halleck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Podolski rather than just go for the knockout.
Podolski misses with a hook
enabling Halleck to counter with a crisp jab.
Halleck is still on wobbly legs! Can Podolski finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Halleck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halleck.
Podolski throws a head kick but Halleck moves out of range.
Podolski defending well as Halleck loads up on a big left hand.
Halleck seems to have recovered his senses.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck throws out a counter right but Podolski avoids it with no problem.
Halleck jabs at Podolski's body.
Halleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Podolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halleck scores with a shot to the body.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Podolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Podolski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halleck's knee momentarily.
Podolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Podolski throws a chopping leg kick but Halleck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halleck misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Podolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Halleck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
Halleck scores with a hook to the body. Podolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halleck takes one to the side of the head.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halleck's head.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Podolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halleck moves out of range as Podolski throws a body kick.
Halleck wants to counter with a clinch but Podolski pushes him away.
Halleck checks the leg kick.
Halleck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Podolski.
Halleck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Halleck throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski is looking to slow Halleck down with leg kicks.
Michail Podolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Podolski is looking to slow Halleck down with leg kicks.
Podolski scores with a leg kick.
Podolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podolski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Podolski.
Podolski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halleck avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Podolski is looking to counter punch.
Halleck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Podolski's calf.
Halleck avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Podolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halleck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halleck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Halleck avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Podolski connects with a single shot there.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halleck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halleck lands a head shot.
Halleck takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Podolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Podolski keeps Halleck at a distance using the push kick.
Halleck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halleck 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halleck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski lands a leg kick that knocks Halleck off balance momentarily.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Halleck.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Halleck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Podolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
Halleck slips a jab from Podolski.
Halleck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podolski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Podolski is looking to counter punch.
Podolski throws a wild body kick that Halleck sees coming a mile off.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halleck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halleck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Podolski counters with a nice uppercut.
Podolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Podolski fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that second round.
That's time! Podolski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Halleck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Podolski.
Halleck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halleck moves out of range of the body kick.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Podolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Halleck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
A low kick from Halleck misses
and Podolski counters with a good low kick that Halleck was not able to check.
Podolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
Halleck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halleck misses with a body kick.
Podolski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Podolski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski tries to land a body kick
and Halleck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Podolski feints and then cracks Halleck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halleck down.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Podolski tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halleck.
Halleck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Podolski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Podolski.
A head kick misses from Podolski.
Halleck looks to throw the jab but Podolski is out of range.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Halleck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Halleck moved out of range.
Podolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halleck.
Halleck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Podolski is out of range.
Podolski is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Podolski blocks the low kick.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Podolski finds it's target.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halleck's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podolski takes a swing at Halleck's ribcage but misses.
Podolski connects with a looping right hand.
Podolski throws a leg kick
and Halleck counters with a left to the body.
Halleck lands with a shot to the body.
Podolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halleck can do to turn this around?
Halleck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halleck misses with a shot to the body
and Podolski counters with an inside leg kick.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck swings widly with a right hand
and Podolski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halleck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halleck swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Halleck throws a leg kick but Podolski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halleck on the side of the head.
Halleck misses with a shot to the body
and Podolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Podolski misses the target.
Podolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halleck.
Podolski blocks a head kick by Halleck.
Halleck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Podolski gets tackled into the cage by Halleck. Halleck maintains the clinch.
Halleck is leaning against Podolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Podolski has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Podolski is trying to maintain a safe position but Halleck gets an underhook and turns Podolski into the cage.
Halleck tries to throw a body punch but Podolski avoids it by throwing Halleck back against the cage.
Halleck has a couple of punches blocked by Podolski.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podolski breaks from the clinch.
Podolski lands a slapping body shot.
Halleck throws a looping overhand right but Podolski ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski throws a head kick but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Podolski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
Halleck connects with a body shot.
Halleck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Podolski. That one must have hurt.
Podolski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Podolski 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.
Podolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Podolski misses with a looping left.
Halleck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halleck throws a chopping leg kick but Podolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podolski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halleck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michail Podolski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Podolski, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A relieved looking Michail Podolski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 652 p4p, 87 weight class) and Jan Kriel (ranked 812 p4p, 110 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kriel's choice of entrance music: Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Fagaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Fagaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kriel.
Fagaro lands with a nice body punch.
Kriel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fagaro momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Fagaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fagaro slips a jab from Kriel.
Kriel connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel swinging wildly here.
Fagaro connects with a single shot there.
Fagaro scores with a shot to the body.
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fagaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Fagaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Fagaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fagaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagaro is just out of range.
Fagaro misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Fagaro blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Fagaro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kriel.
Fagaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagaro.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Fagaro moved away.
Fagaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Fagaro misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro has Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriel is trying to stall.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fagaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Fagaro avoids the damage to the body.
Fagaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fagaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagaro blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fagaro fails to land.
Kriel lands an uppercut.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fagaro backwards.
Kriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Kriel.
A short right from Kriel on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Fagaro lands a nice uppercut.
Fagaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel works on Fagaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Fagaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fagaro is rocked!
Kriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Fagaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Fagaro is breathing heavily.
Kriel scores with a hook to the body.
Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fagaro seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kriel presses Fagaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel lands a shot to the body.
Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fagaro prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kriel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fagaro is holding his hands too far apart here. Kriel throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fagaro is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel!
After the fight, Jan Kriel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Don Fagaro was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 271 p4p, 45 weight class) and Milo Brunswick (ranked 612 p4p, 83 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
34 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brunswick wants to slow Payne down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Brunswick blocks the low kick.
Brunswick moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunswick motions for Payne to come forward. Brunswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Brunswick only half commits.
Payne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Brunswick's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunswick tries to avoid it.
Brunswick scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Brunswick.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Brunswick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payne defending well as Brunswick loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
Payne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brunswick counters with a leg kick.
Payne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brunswick, right into the meat.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunswick lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Brunswick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunswick moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Brunswick.
Payne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brunswick.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunswick blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne checks a leg kick nicely.
Brunswick 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Brunswick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Brunswick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payne rather than just go for the knockout.
Brunswick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Payne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brunswick.
Brunswick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne tries to clinch up but Brunswick circles away and keeps his distance.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brunswick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payne on his heels. He'll look to pass Payne's guard now, I'm sure.
Brunswick won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Payne controlling Brunswick's posture.
Brunswick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Payne manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Payne blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Payne scores with a shot to the side of Brunswick's head.
Payne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
Payne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunswick is defending well for now.
Brunswick lands a left hand.
Brunswick wants the takedown. Payne is fighting it off but Brunswick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Payne's guard against the cage.
Payne is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brunswick dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Payne keeps Brunswick under control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Brunswick keeps moving and retains side control.
Brunswick wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
Payne is not content to let Brunswick control the position.
Brunswick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payne is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Brunswick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brunswick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brunswick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunswick misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunswick blocks the leg kick.
Brunswick keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payne scores with a jab.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Payne jumps back.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick.
Brunswick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payne has time to react.
Brunswick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne lands with a cross.
Brunswick missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne feints and then cracks Brunswick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunswick down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payne checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick wants to slow Payne down by chopping away at his legs.
Payne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brunswick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payne is able to avoid easily.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Brunswick should have avoided that one.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunswicks head.
Payne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunswicks head.
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunswick's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Brunswick fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne pushes Brunswick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payne.
Payne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Payne scores with a knee to the head.
Brunswick managing to block the knees to the body from Payne.
Payne is pressed up against the cage. Brunswick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payne down to the mat. Payne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payne throws a hook but Brunswick avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brunswick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunswick tries a low kick but Payne avoids it.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Payne doesn't manage to clinch there - Brunswick circles away.
Brunswick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Payne.
Brunswick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Brunswick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
A jab from Payne misses.
Brunswick lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brunswick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payne feints and then cracks Brunswick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunswick down.
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Payne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payne pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunswick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunswick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brunswick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunswick pushes Payne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brunswick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunswick's elbow.
Max Payne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Payne lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brunswick.
Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brunswick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Payne tries a body shot but Brunswick blocks it.
Payne takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunswick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne prevents a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick works on Payne's body with a couple of short punches.
Payne breaks the clinch.
Brunswick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Brunswick misses with an uppercut.
Payne lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brunswick looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick'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!
Payne misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Payne lands but Brunswick takes it in his stride.
Payne misses with a body kick.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brunswick's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brunswick.
Brunswick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.
Brunswick connects with a body shot.
Brunswick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Brunswick scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Payne thuds a left hand into Brunswick's body.
Payne misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a front kick aimed at Brunswick's knee but Brunswick avoids it well.
Brunswick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brunswick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brunswick drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brunswick is out of range and Payne settles back down.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunswick's sensitive parts.
Payne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brunswick lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brunswick is out of range.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Brunswick only half commits.
Brunswick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brunswick defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brunswick tries to keep at a distance but Payne has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
Payne lands a nice knee to the body.
Payne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Payne.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brunswick avoids it.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brunswick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunswick lands with a left to the head.
Brunswick swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brunswick misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick avoids a wild elbow strike from Payne.
Payne landing knees to the body.
Brunswick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne breaks the clinch.
Brunswick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payne misses with a leg kick.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunswick.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunswick.
Brunswick takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Milo Brunswick's cut even more.
Payne throws a jab when Brunswick was well out of range.
Brunswick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Brunswick misses.
Payne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick throws a low kick but Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brunswick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brunswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Payne.
A low kick from Brunswick is predictable there
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Payne misses with a body kick.
Payne throws a hook but Brunswick blocks it.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brunswick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Payne 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 1023 p4p, 103 weight class) and Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 1033 p4p, 105 weight class). Bedlaminov has chosen Call to Arms as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado cracks a nice hook into Bedlaminov's ribs.
Salgado waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bedlaminov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bedlaminov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep here but Salgado controlling him for the moment.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Bedlaminov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bedlaminov's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bedlaminov is on top in guard.
Bedlaminov advances to half guard.
Salgado moves into full guard.
Bedlaminov stops Salgado from standing up.
Bedlaminov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bedlaminov wants to free his trapped foot but Salgado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salgado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov tries to free his leg and advance position but Salgado is retaining full guard.
Bedlaminov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salgado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bedlaminov has managed to get both his arms back between Salgado's legs - danger averted.
Salgado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bedlaminov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bedlaminov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salgado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bedlaminov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bedlaminov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salgado dives on top into guard.
Bedlaminov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salgado manages to get himself to full guard.
Salgado has a closed guard, preventing Bedlaminov from standing up.
Bedlaminov wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving.
Bedlaminov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salgado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salgado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salgado!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado tries for a kimura but Bedlaminov is defending well.
Salgado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salgado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salgado is trying to get an arm triangle but Bedlaminov is defending well.
Salgado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bedlaminov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Salgado.
Bedlaminov tries to buck Salgado off but Salgado is having none of it.
Bedlaminov is trying to control Salgado's posture but Salgado avoids it.
Bedlaminov tries to buck Salgado off but Salgado is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado lands a few punches from side control.
That has opened up Yuri Bedlaminov's cut even more.
Salgado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bedlaminov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedlaminov struggling a bit here.
Salgado has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A cross from Salgado lands.
Yuri Bedlaminov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bedlaminov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salgado.
Salgado moves away from the strike by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov is looking to land body kicks.
Salgado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuri Bedlaminov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salgado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bedlaminov lands a really nice looking cross but Salgado seems unphased.
Salgado looks for a takedown but Bedlaminov sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bedlaminov is fending him off so far but Salgado persists. Nope, Bedlaminov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook.
Bedlaminov throws a right and a left that Salgado avoids nicely.
Bedlaminov with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salgado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bedlaminov works Salgado's body with a nice hook.
Salgado fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedlaminov connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bedlaminov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bedlaminov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Salgado to the canvas! Salgado doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bedlaminov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 209 p4p, 37 weight class) and Heribert Bosch (ranked 110 p4p, 21 weight class). Imbula comes to the cage accompanied by ~Apache~. Bosch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oktoberfest. Heribert Bosch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Heribert Bosch!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imbula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Bosch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bosch clinches with his opponent.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bosch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imbula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bosch lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch ducks right into an uppercut from Imbula.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Imbula 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.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Imbula lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imbula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch checks the leg kick.
Bosch thinks about the counter body kick.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bosch feints and then cracks Imbula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imbula down.
Bosch clobbers Imbula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula lands a body shot.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch throws a shot to the body.
Imbula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosch.
Bosch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Imbula is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch scores with a nice body kick.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosch off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula misses with a looping left.
Imbula tries a low kick but Bosch avoids it.
Bosch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imbula is looking to land body kicks.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bosch can pounce on him.
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
Bosch swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Imbula's leg. Imbula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosch clinches up with Imbula and pushes him back against the cage.
Bosch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosch takes a shot to the head.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
Imbula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Imbula lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Imbula - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Bosch.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bosch is keeping busy.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imbula.
Bosch is trying to break the clinch but Imbula has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bosch.
Imbula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Bosch pushes Imbula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula blocks a body shot from Bosch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Bosch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula wants to land a leg kick but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch avoids the head kick by Imbula.
Bosch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bosch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imbula rather than just go for the knockout.
Imbula cracks Bosch with a good jab.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Bosch scores with a body shot.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imbula.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Imbula blocks a jab.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Imbula takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Imbula gets tackled into the cage by Bosch. Bosch maintains the clinch.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch scores with a shot to the side of Imbula's head.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike.
Bosch lands a hook that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bosch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
Bosch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bosch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
Imbula working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bosch.
Imbula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Heribert Bosch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Bosch.
Bosch lands with a light punch inside.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Still in the clinch, Imbula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosch lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bosch - that landed with a thud.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula has a couple of punches blocked by Bosch.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch blocking some punches.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bosch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosch.
Imbula tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Imbula tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosch lands a body shot.
Bosch scores with a leg kick.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Imbula throwing a counter right hand but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Imbula is looking to slow Bosch down with leg kicks.
Imbula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosch lands a head shot.
Bosch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Imbula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Imbula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bosch connects with a solid leg kick.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Imbula moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula tries to counter by clinching up but Bosch breaks away and moves out of range.
Imbula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Imbula will feel that in the morning.
Imbula goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Imbula looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch tries to land a leg kick but Imbula saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosch connects with a body shot that sends Imbula's belly button to the back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bosch.
Imbula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bosch's hands.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Bosch cracks Imbula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Imbula moves out of range of the leg kick from Bosch.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Imbula slips a straight right by Bosch.
Bosch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Imbula misses with a looping left.
Imbula slips a straight right by Bosch.
Imbula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bosch.
Imbula blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Bosch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bosch. That snapped Imbula's head back.
Bosch with a nice cross.
Bosch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Bosch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bosch 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 Imbula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Imbula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imbula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bosch's head backwards.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosch throws the kick towards the body but Imbula avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with an outside leg kick.
Bosch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Imbula.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imbula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imbula will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Imbula is looking to slow Bosch down with leg kicks.
Bosch throws a head kick but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imbula tries to work over Bosch's front leg with a kick but Bosch checks it.
Bosch lands the left hand.
Jab by Bosch.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Imbula throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula walks into a straight right hand from Bosch.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imbula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbula.
Cheik Imbula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bosch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bosch lands a hook that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imbula.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula pushes Bosch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Imbula jumps guard but Bosch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Imbula tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Imbula avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula digs a right hand into Bosch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosch's gas tank.
Bosch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Bosch takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Imbula.
Bosch is trying to break the clinch but Imbula is controlling him.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Bosch.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Bosch controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land.
Imbula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imbula manages to break the clinch.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch staying out of range there.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imbula appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Imbula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch clinches up against the cage.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imbula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch lands with a left to the head.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Bosch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Bosch moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosch 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 44 p4p, 7 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 108 p4p, 16 weight class). Barathian comes into the arena with Wardruna - Solringen blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Intruder's choice of entrance music: Bed Intruder. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Barathian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barathian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Intruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Barathian misses with a looping left.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder lands a jab to Barathian's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Barathian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Intruder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barathian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Intruder's hands.
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
It looked like Barathian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Intruder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Intruder misses the body punch
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barathian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder throws an off balance right hand
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Barathian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian lands a big head kick that sends Intruder tumbling to the mat! Barathian takes a step backwards and waves Intruder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Intruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder jabs at Barathian's body.
Barathian is looking to clinch but Intruder is avoiding it.
Barathian scores with a shot to the body.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Barathian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barathian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Intruder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barathian rather than just go for the knockout.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Barathian
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Barathian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Intruder cracks Barathian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Intruder.
Barathian throws a head kick but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Intruder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Intruder.
Intruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barathian counters with a nice body kick.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Barathian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barathian.
Intruder lands a nice hook to Barathian's body. Barathian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barathian slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barathian pinned against the cage. Barathian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder lands with an overhand left.
Intruder throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Intruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian lands a nice shot that snaps Intruder's head back.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Barathian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Intruder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Intruder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barathian has time to react.
Intruder defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barathian checks a low kick from Intruder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barathian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Intruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Intruder sizes up Barathian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Intruder throws out a counter right but Barathian avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Intruder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Intruder scores with a punch to the head.
Barathian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Intruder lands a jab.
Barathian tries to score with a low kick but Intruder moves his leg out of the way.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Intruder.
And Barathian counters with a quick kick to the body but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barathian lands the left hand.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Barathian throws a leg kick but Intruder checks it.
Intruder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Intruder lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
Barathian misses with a looping left.
Intruder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barathian on the side of the head.
Barathian swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian connects with a single shot there.
Barathian slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Intruder walks into a jab.
That has opened up Bed Intruder's cut even more.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Intruder works Barathian's body with a nice hook.
Barathian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Barathian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Intruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Intruder lands a lovely overhand right.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Barathian lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high 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!
Intruder throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Intruder throws a hook but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Intruder jabs Barathian right on the nose. Barathian blinks but takes it well.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Barathian lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barathian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Intruder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian throws a body kick that misses.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barathian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Barathian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Intruder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barathian! Intruder dives in looking to finish! Barathian is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Bed Intruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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pop
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