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IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 4758 p4p, 460 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 3197 p4p, 341 weight class). Papa John acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuronoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuronoa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John ducks right into an uppercut from Kuronoa.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
John connects with a high kick.
Kuronoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters by moving into the clinch.
John is working Kuronoa over against the cage.
John blocks an uppercut.
John leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuronoa tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Kuronoa fails to land.
Kuronoa lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuronoa trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuronoa is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
John pushes a forearm under Kuronoa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kuronoa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa John!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Midnight Rider (ranked 3775 p4p, 466 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 3640 p4p, 457 weight class). Chong Tay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Midnight Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider drops his hands for a split second and Tay immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rider face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tay follows up with a right hand that knocks Rider into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Chandler (ranked 3206 p4p, 122 weight class) and Maddox Wood (ranked 2919 p4p, 106 weight class). Wood has chosen 3 6 mafia 1 hitta quita as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maddox Wood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, William Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maddox Wood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wood sprawling to the canvas! Wood rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chandler finish him?!
Wood is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Chandler finish him?
Wood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
William Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.
Wood gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Chandler points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wood wakes up just in time to hear Chandler thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Chandler!
William Chandler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Schultz (ranked 2935 p4p, 324 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 1725 p4p, 200 weight class). Schultz comes into the arena with Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) blaring out of the sound system. Ignatius Thistlewhite will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz wants a takedown but no success here.
Schultz goes for a takedown attempt but Thistlewhite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thistlewhite is defended easily by Schultz.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Thistlewhite does no damage.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Thistlewhite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thistlewhite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunter Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thistlewhite misses the shot to the body.
Thistlewhite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thistlewhite swivels and escapes.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thistlewhite napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thistlewhite is looking to reverse the position.
Thistlewhite sneaks back into half guard.
Thistlewhite misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz prevents Thistlewhite from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thistlewhite could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Schultz has cracked it and Thistlewhite is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Schultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunter Schultz!
Gunter Schultz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1591 p4p, 241 weight class) and Buffalo Marley (ranked 2600 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley scores with a body shot.
Average throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Average fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Average throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Average throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Average misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Average has taken the fight to the clinch.
Average tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Average lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Average goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley tries to work over Average's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Average lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Average's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Average.
Average misses with a short punch on the inside.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Average blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Average is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley prevents a body shot from Average.
Average misses with a short punch on the inside.
Average stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Average lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Average controls his hands.
Average is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average blocking some punches.
Average misses with the head strike.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Average decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marley passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley is controlling the pace.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marley pulls his head out easily.
Marley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Average tries to roll over but Marley keeps him under control.
Marley controlling the pace.
Marley prevents Average from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marley is continuing to stall.
Average tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Average is staying active underneath Marley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Marley is nestled in close to Average, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marley wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to stand but Average is controlling from the bottom.
Marley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Average walks into a jab.
Marley thumps Average with a low kick.
Average throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marley.
Average takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Average misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley gets tackled into the cage by Average. Average maintains the clinch.
Average misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley blocking some punches.
Average can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average working aggressively here.
Average blocks the elbow strike.
Average lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
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 Joe Average will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Marley.
Average gets a clinch.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Marley.
Marley blocks a body shot from Average.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Average working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average tries to score a body lock takedown but Marley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Marley.
Average tries to score a body lock takedown but Marley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Marley.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Average backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Average is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Average is pressed against the cage. Marley pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Average! Two more big strikes from Marley and Average crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Buffalo Marley!
After the fight, Buffalo Marley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 1701 p4p, 257 weight class) and Eusebio Zapata (ranked 2311 p4p, 322 weight class). OQuinn comes to the cage accompanied by Blac Youngsta - Late. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eusebio Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn throws a shot to the body.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Zapata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Zapata slams his shin into OQuinn's torso.
Good shot there by OQuinn.
OQuinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OQuinn moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zapata throws a right and a left that OQuinn avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OQuinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zapata, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Zapata.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. OQuinn saw that one coming.
OQuinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a slapping body shot.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OQuinn.
OQuinn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata misses with a hook.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
Zapata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata misses with a few strikes there.
OQuinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Zapata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OQuinn walks into a jab.
OQuinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
Zapata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but OQuinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata slips under a jab.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
OQuinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
OQuinn moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
A big right from Zapata misses.
OQuinn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata throws a counter combo.
Zapata throws a combination that misses
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapata thinking.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zapata throws a hook to the side of OQuinn's head but OQuinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but OQuinn slips the punch.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped OQuinn's head back.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn 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.
Nice uppercut there from OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
A shot to the liver by OQuinn. Beautiful body shot.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Zapata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OQuinn connects with a looping right hand.
OQuinn misses with an uppercut.
Zapata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for OQuinn. That snapped Zapata's head back.
OQuinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OQuinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
OQuinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
Zapata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OQuinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata throws out a loose jab but OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. OQuinn moves away and avoids it.
As Zapata tries to get set, OQuinn tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
OQuinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from OQuinn misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OQuinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OQuinn blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
OQuinn connects with a crisp jab.
Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata scores with a leg kick.
OQuinn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OQuinn thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
OQuinn moves forwards but Zapata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
OQuinn throws a series of punches but Zapata avoids them all with ease.
Zapata is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Zapata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn connects with a looping right hand.
OQuinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
OQuinn lands the left hand.
Zapata slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Zapata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OQuinn lands a jab to the head.
OQuinn throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zapata scores with a hook to the body. OQuinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Zapata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
OQuinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from OQuinn.
OQuinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OQuinn throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from OQuinn misses the target.
Damien OQuinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
Zapata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OQuinn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zapata scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Zapata misses.
A slow jab from Zapata misses its intended target.
OQuinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OQuinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn scores with a nice right hand.
Zapata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapata is looking for the big counter here.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn moves away from the strike by Zapata.
OQuinn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zapata manages to circle out of the way.
OQuinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata needs to keep his hands up - OQuinn had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
OQuinn misses with a right hand
and Zapata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Zapata coming out on top.
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OQuinn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zapata! But no joy.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
The fighters circling - OQuinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn tries to move into range but Zapata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zapata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for OQuinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. OQuinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
The fighters circling - OQuinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zapata under the eye.
Zapata throws a series of punches but OQuinn moves out of range.
OQuinn throws a leg kick that misses.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OQuinn, as that shot connected.
Zapata pivots, looking for a leg kick but OQuinn is out of range and Zapata settles back down.
Zapata lunges at OQuinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OQuinn's hand.
OQuinn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OQuinn lands with a good body shot.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapata in his tracks.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OQuinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata moves out of range as OQuinn strikes.
OQuinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapata.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Zapata.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
OQuinn digs a good body shot into Zapata's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of OQuinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapata dodges the punch combination from OQuinn.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn avoids it easily.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OQuinn throwing a counter right hand but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. OQuinn saw that one coming.
A lazy left from OQuinn finds it's target.
OQuinn jabs Zapata right on the nose. Zapata blinks but takes it well.
OQuinn jabs at Zapata's body.
OQuinn throws an overhand right that lands on Zapata's shoulder, as Zapata tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Zapata.
OQuinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Zapata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
Zapata misses with a wild combination.
OQuinn is looking to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch.
OQuinn avoids the body shot from Zapata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
OQuinn works over Zapata's head and body with a nice combination.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zapata throws a series of punches but OQuinn avoids them all with ease.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zapata defending well as OQuinn loads up on a big left hand.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on OQuinn's shoulder, as OQuinn tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
A jab from OQuinn finds it's way through Zapata's defenses.
Zapata avoids the body shot from OQuinn.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Donk. OQuinn catches Zapata right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata scores with a head kick. OQuinn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata misses with a hook
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OQuinn takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
OQuinn throws the left hand but Zapata avoids the punch easily.
OQuinn throws a low kick but Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zapata misses with a hook. OQuinn ducked under it nicely.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn slips under a jab.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OQuinn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata misses with a looping right.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. OQuinn moves away and avoids it.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapata moves forwards but OQuinn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OQuinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata lands a really nice looking cross but OQuinn seems unphased.
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien OQuinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zapata tests OQuinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from OQuinn does no damage.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OQuinn looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OQuinn.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and OQuinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zapata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zapata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by OQuinn.
Zapata misses with a combination
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien OQuinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OQuinn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien OQuinn!
A relieved looking Damien OQuinn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Wilder (ranked 934 p4p, 140 weight class) and Yen Askren (ranked 1291 p4p, 201 weight class). Askren is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hello from the Askren Side. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxson Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yen Askren!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Askren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wilder lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Askren blocks a jab.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Askren lands.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Jaxson Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder scores with a nice right hand.
Askren throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Askren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder misses the body punch
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Askren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Askren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaxson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yen Askren.
Oooooh!!! Wilder has knocked Askren down with a huge combo! Wilder steps away and waves a wobbly Askren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Askren is rocked!
It looks like Yen Askren has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Askren.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
Askren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Askren misses with a straight left.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Askren punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren looks to land a strike but Wilder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Askren misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yen Askren's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren slips a straight right by Wilder.
Nice body punch from Askren.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Askren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Askren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Askren! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
It looks like Jaxson Wilder has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Askren slips under a jab.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilder won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Wilder tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Askren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wilder holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Askren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Askren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wilder holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Askren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wilder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling from mount.
Askren tries to control but Wilder wriggling away.
Wilder suckers Askren into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Wilder is now in Askren's guard!
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to improve his position but instead Wilder has moved into half guard.
Askren trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilder manages to pass to mount!
Askren tries to reverse the position but Wilder maintains control.
Wilder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Askren sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yen Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren slips under a jab.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Askren there.
Askren moves away from the strike by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a two punch combination.
Askren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren connects with a body shot.
Askren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Askren throws out a counter right but Wilder avoids it with no problem.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
Jaxson Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Askren lands with an overhand left.
Wilder takes one on the button.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilder cracks Askren with a good jab.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Askren slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a series of strikes that have Askren backpedaling.
Wilder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Askren! But no joy.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Askren! But no joy.
Jaxson Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Askren ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but Wilder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaxson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yen Askren.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Askren thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Askren misses with a straight right.
As Askren looks to move away, Wilder throws a big counter combo but Askren just gets out of the way.
Askren pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Askren tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Askren.
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 Jaxson Wilder.
I think Wilder 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxson Wilder!
A relieved looking Jaxson Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yen Askren spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miki Viki (ranked 990 p4p, 122 weight class) and Daniel Sainty (ranked 1238 p4p, 154 weight class). Miki Viki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Sainty's chin.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki scores with a punch to the head.
Viki throws a solid leg kick but Sainty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viki.
Viki checks a leg kick.
Sainty moves out of range as Viki strikes.
Viki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sainty.
Viki misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty throws a low kick but Viki avoids it.
Sainty lands a jab.
Sainty looks to land a left hand but Viki moved out of range nicely.
Viki is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Viki.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viki defends it well.
A punch combination from Viki misses.
Viki throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Sainty misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Viki.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt.
Miki Viki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki scores with a nice strike.
Sainty is rocked!
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viki defends it well.
Sainty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Viki is out of range and Sainty settles back down.
Viki misses with a body shot.
Viki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sainty to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Viki misses.
Sainty looks for the body kick but Viki saw that one coming.
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viki won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainty advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Sainty has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Viki taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 803 p4p, 32 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 923 p4p, 36 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit misses with a series of wild punches.
Biscuit walks into a straight right hand from Koniu.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit moves into the clinch.
Biscuit is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koniu can't fight it off and eventually Biscuit manages to take the fight to the floor. Koniu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Biscuit landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Biscuit scoring with some ground and pound.
Biscuit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biscuit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koniu's head.
Biscuit 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.
Koniu wants to get back to his feet but Biscuit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koniu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biscuit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biscuit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biscuit trying to control but Koniu is working from the bottom.
Biscuit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koniu kicks Biscuit off and gets to his feet.
Japa Koniu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Japa Koniu's cut even more.
Biscuit tries for a takedown but Koniu circles away easily
and Koniu counters with a three punch combo that has Biscuit backing up. Biscuit nods at Koniu to acknowledge the strikes.
Koniu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biscuit's head backwards.
Koniu throws a leg kick which misses Biscuit's front leg but catches the back leg as Biscuit tries to avoid it.
Koniu throws a push kick but Biscuit slaps the foot to one side.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Biscuit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koniu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biscuit moves into the clinch.
Koniu leaning against his opponent.
Biscuit prevents Koniu from breaking the clinch.
Koniu trying to stall but Biscuit improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koniu tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Koniu back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniu manages to break the clinch.
Koniu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koniu scores with a jab to the body.
Koniu avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Koniu throws a good cross that connects.
Koniu slips a straight right by Biscuit.
Koniu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koniu as he jumps to the side.
Koniu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koniu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koniu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Koniu does no damage.
Koniu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koniu throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Koniu ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koniu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koniu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biscuit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Koniu misses.
Biscuit misses with a body punch
and Koniu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koniu manages to avoid it.
Koniu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
Japa Koniu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit misses the shot to the body.
Koniu throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
Koniu connects with a leg kick. Biscuit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biscuit throws a front kick aimed at Koniu's knee but Koniu avoids it well.
Koniu cracks the inside of Biscuit's front leg.
That kick from Koniu tenderised Biscuit's leg. Biscuit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koniu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biscuit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koniu.
Koniu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. Koniu saw that one coming.
Biscuit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Biscuit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koniu pushes Biscuit off and gets back to his feet.
Koniu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koniu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koniu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biscuits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Biscuit shoots and misses
and Koniu counters with a left and a right that stings Biscuit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biscuit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koniu momentarily.
Biscuit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biscuit avoids the head kick by Koniu.
Biscuit moves out of range of the body kick from Koniu.
Biscuit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Koniu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Biscuit looks to throw the jab but Koniu is out of range.
Biscuit closes the distance and clinches.
Koniu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koniu stalling in the clinch but Biscuit improves position.
Biscuit throws an elbow but it misses.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koniu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biscuit has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koniu regains guard immediately.
Koniu wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it.
Koniu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit stops Koniu from standing up.
Koniu keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniu wants to stand but Biscuit is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koniu has momentary wrist control but Biscuit slips an elbow through the middle.
Biscuit stands up over Koniu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koniu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Koniu staying out of range there.
Koniu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koniu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slow jab from Biscuit misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Koniu.
Biscuit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koniu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit misses with a shot to the body
and Koniu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Koniu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Danga de danga de dang - Koniu scores with a four punch combination!
Koniu is pawing at Biscuit, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Biscuit's nose. Biscuit is badly hurt! Koniu pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Biscuit tries desperately to hold on but Koniu is relentless in his assault! As Biscuit receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Koniu away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Koniu!
Japa Koniu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Van Rijn (ranked 1270 p4p, 158 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 608 p4p, 72 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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163 lbs
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152 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Van Rijn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomachenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Lomachenko lands a jab.
Lomachenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomachenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Van Rijn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomachenko thuds a left hand into Van Rijn's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Van Rijn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Lomachenko. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Lomachenko against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Lomachenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Rijn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Van Rijn stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lomachenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lomachenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomachenko's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the head.
Lomachenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomachenkos head.
Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Lomachenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Rijn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Rijn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lomachenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko misses with a left hand
letting Van Rijn counter with a right hand.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomachenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him?
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Lomachenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lomachenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomachenko's gas tank.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lomachenko with a big uppercut! Lomachenko tries to clinch up but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko covers up and Van Rijn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Van Rijn!
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