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CEFC Fight Night 236 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavrilo Djuretic (ranked 4465 p4p, 531 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 8738 p4p, 671 weight class). Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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213 lbs
45 - 43 - 2 |
Good wrestling
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Good kicks
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavrilo Djuretic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Djuretic is out of range.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Djuretic ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Djuretic.
Djuretic moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Djuretic to work.
Djuretic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Djuretic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A short left from Djuretic.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Djuretic improves position.
Djuretic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Djuretic.
Murphy looks winded!
Djuretic drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy is rocked!
Djuretic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Djuretic drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Djuretic finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuretic lands a big right hand that drops Murphy! The killer instinct kicks in and Djuretic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Djuretic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Djuretic!
Gavrilo Djuretic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Brian Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pedan (ranked 3420 p4p, 360 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 3462 p4p, 364 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Roy Buchanan's Train Blues as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Pedan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedan motions for Buchanan to come forward. Pedan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buchanan on the side of the head.
Buchanan cracks Pedan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pedan throws a series of punches but Buchanan avoids them all with ease.
Pedan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buchanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a kick to the body.
Pedan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pedan throws a leg kick which misses Buchanan's front leg but catches the back leg as Buchanan tries to avoid it.
Pedan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Pedan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buchanan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pedan back to the cage. Buchanan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Pedan. Those never looked like landing.
Pedan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedan misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Buchanan keeps Pedan at a distance using the push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buchanan.
Pedan avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Pedan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pedan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buchanan slips under a jab.
It seemed like Buchanan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Buchanan blocks the leg kick.
Buchanan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pedan with a body shot.
Pedan feints and then cracks Buchanan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buchanan down.
Pedan throws a sloppy head kick and Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Pedan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedan moves out of range as Buchanan throws a body kick.
Buchanan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pedan under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedan throws a head kick that misses.
Pedan misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan connects with a leg kick. Buchanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Buchanan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buchanan walks into a jab.
Buchanan clobbers Pedan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pedan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buchanan counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Pedan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buchanan lands a nice hook to Pedan's body. Pedan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pedan.
Buchanan moves out of range of the strikes.
Buchanan wants to slow Pedan down by chopping away at his legs.
Pedan looks to land a body kick but Buchanan moved away.
Pedan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pedan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedan blocks a head kick by Buchanan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedan swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan throws a body shot but no joy.
Buchanan ducks right into an uppercut from Pedan.
Pedan misses with a hook.
Pedan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander Pedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Buchanan coming out on top.
Pedan scores with a leg kick.
Pedan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pedan misses the jab.
Pedan jabs Buchanan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pedan throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Buchanan tries to keep at a distance but Pedan has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchanan walks into a left hand.
Pedan throws a front kick aimed at Buchanan's knee but Buchanan avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pedan.
Buchanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pedan breaks from the clinch.
Pedan is looking to clinch.
Pedan throws a leg kick that misses.
Buchanan scores with a head kick.
Pedan is rocked!
Pedan tries to clinch there but Buchanan circles away.
Oh Pedan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pedan 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.
Pedan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pedan seems to have got his legs back now.
Pedan 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pedan lands with a nice combination. Buchanan backs away looking to recover.
Buchanan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pedan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pedan digs a good body shot into Buchanan's ribs.
A jab lands there for Pedan.
Pedan cracks Buchanan with a good jab.
Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan throws a jab when Pedan was well out of range.
It looked like Pedan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buchanan.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedan finish him?
Pedan misses with a kick to the body.
Buchanan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Buchanan walks into a straight right hand from Pedan.
Buchanan lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedan, right into the meat.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Pedan.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedan tries to land a body kick
and Pedan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedan blocks a head kick by Buchanan.
Pedan closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedan lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Buchanan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pedan tries a body shot but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a hook. Pedan ducked under it nicely.
Buchanan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pedan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses.
Buchanan throws out a powerful jab.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Alexander Pedan is winning the standup battle so far.
Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pedan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pedan 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.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pedan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
Pedan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedan missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan blocks the body kick.
Pedan throws a shot to the body.
Pedan lands a left and a right that sends Buchanan crashing to the canvas! Pedan dives into mount looking to finish!
Pedan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pedan lands a brutal head kick. Buchanan looks out on his feet and Pedan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alexander Pedan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo O Donno (ranked 1816 p4p, 196 weight class) and Lars Kenardly (ranked 3152 p4p, 303 weight class). O Donno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Make Some Noise - Beastie Boys. Kenardly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Strokin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20 - 10 - 0 |
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175 lbs
17 - 25 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo O Donno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kenardly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donno feints and then cracks Kenardly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenardly down.
O Donno misses with a double jab
enabling Kenardly to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from O Donno misses.
Kenardly scores with a nice head shot.
O Donno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenardly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenardly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Kenardly lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Donno doesn't seem phased though.
Kenardly scores with the left hand. O Donno knows he should have avoided that one.
O Donno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Farm in the buildup to the fight.
Kenardly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Donno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kenardly manages to circle out of the way.
Kenardly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenardly throws a head kick but O Donno moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
O Donno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenardly circles away quickly and effectively.
O Donno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by O Donno.
O Donno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Donno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenardly throws out the jab.
O Donno avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Donno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from O Donno lands but Kenardly takes it in his stride.
Kenardly staying out of range there.
Kenardly takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Donno slips a jab and a cross from Kenardly.
O Donno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Donno connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kenardly! He's out on his feet! O Donno rushes in and drops Kenardly with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aldo O Donno!
During a confident post fight interview, Aldo O Donno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 2004 p4p, 237 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 2720 p4p, 306 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Check My Swag. Rawlings has chosen Burned as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings moves out of range as Santana throws a body kick.
Rawlings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santana lands a head shot.
A big right from Santana misses.
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rawlings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
Santana gets back to full guard.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Santana is pulling down on Rawlings's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawlings, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings won't allow Santana to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Rawlings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rawlings advances to mount.
My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Santana wants to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings wants to take Santana's back here but Santana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Santana is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Santana working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings wants to finish this one by submission but Santana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rawlings.
Santana tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Rawlings looking to secure an arm triangle but Santana defends it well.
Santana manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rawlings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana is staying active underneath Rawlings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rawlings tries to pass to full mount but Santana defends it.
Santana is positioning himself well to prevent Rawlings advancing to mount.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Santana has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rawlings is on him like a limpet, forcing Santana back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Santana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rawlings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Rawlings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Santana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santana continues to drive forward.
Santana thumps Rawlings with a low kick.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Rawlings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rawlings shoots in and gets a takedown into Santana's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santana!
Santana taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reno Rawlings will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santana scores with a nice head shot.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Rawlings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Santana throws a leg kick which misses Rawlings's front leg but catches the back leg as Rawlings tries to avoid it.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santana scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Antonio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
Santana throws a sloppy body shot
and Rawlings counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana throws a head kick but Rawlings moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rawlings takes a step back to recover.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Rawlings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Santana.
Santana throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings walks into a straight right hand from Santana.
Rawlings lands a jab to Santana's midsection.
Santana throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Santana throws a leg kick
and Rawlings counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antonio Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana looks to throw a body kick
and Rawlings counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawlings counters with a nice body shot.
Rawlings scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Santana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rawlings takes a step back to recover.
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!
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot.
Santana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rawlings counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana avoids the body shot from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlings slips a jab from Santana.
Rawlings walks into a jab.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Antonio Santana is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santana.
Rawlings throws a head kick that misses.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Rawlings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santana misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rawlings throws a big shot that misses.
Santana misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
A nice side step and Rawlings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawlings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
Rawlings lands with a kick to the temple. Santana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santana misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries to land a body kick
and Rawlings counters with a takedown into side control.
Rawlings trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana is looking to regain half guard here but Rawlings keeps moving and retains side control.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Santana misses with a looping right.
Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rawlings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Rawlings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rawlings checks a leg kick.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rawlings walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santana misses with a shot to the body
and Rawlings counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawlings slips a straight right by Santana.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana avoids the body shot from Rawlings.
Santana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rawlings. Rawlings obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Santana.
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Santana lands a nice hook to Rawlings's body. Rawlings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santana throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
Rawlings seems to have recovered his senses.
Rawlings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santana misses with a body shot
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Santana has Rawlings pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rawlings slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santana wants to control but Rawlings is keeping busy.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Santana is defending well.
Santana tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is controlling Rawlings's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rawlings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Santana controlling the position.
Santana keeping full guard, as Rawlings tries to pass.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Santana'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.
Rawlings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana is trying to improve his position.
Santana prevents Rawlings from improving position.
Santana can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Antonio Santana.
I think Santana 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 2756 p4p, 308 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1998 p4p, 234 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rojas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Szczęsny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rojas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas sets himself, and Szczęsny steps forward looking for the clinch! Rojas avoids it this time.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Szczęsny slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szczęsny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas keeps Szczęsny at a distance using the push kick.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Rojas.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Szczęsny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rojas slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
Rojas throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Rojas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Szczęsny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szczęsny on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
Rojas scores with a one two! Szczęsny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny wants to slow Rojas down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Szczęsny tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a 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!
Nice jab there from Rojas.
Szczęsny is rocked!
Rojas throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas punishes Szczęsny's body with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Szczęsny. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Szczęsny works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
It looked like Rojas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny 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 Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny unleashes a big counter combination but Rojas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczęsny thinking.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rojas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Szczęsny gets a clinch.
Rojas trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
Szczęsny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rojas pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Rojas.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Szczęsny's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Szczęsny lands a head kick!
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczęsny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Szczęsny persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Rojas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Szczęsny looks for a takedown but Rojas sprawls well.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szczęsny tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szczęsny.
Rojas cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rojas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Emilio Rojas.
Well Szczęsny 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1627 p4p, 163 weight class) and Frank Brewer (ranked 2880 p4p, 259 weight class). Brewer has chosen Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey gets a clinch.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Brewer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
Brewer tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Brewer is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brewer down to the mat. Brewer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Anstey throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey lands a jab to the nose.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
Brewer moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Brewer sprawls well.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Brewer is avoiding it.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Brewer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brewer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Brewer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anstey.
Brewer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Anstey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brewer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brewer and Anstey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brewer dodges the ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey tries for a kimura but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to get an arm triangle but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer is trying to escape the position but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brewer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anstey but great work by Brewer.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anstey, who protects the arm well.
Anstey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brewer trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to escape but Brewer is in control.
Anstey struggling a bit here.
Brewer controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brewer has time to react.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Brewer tries to clinch up
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brewer wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey stops Brewer from standing up.
Anstey is working Brewer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey digs a good body shot into Brewer's ribs.
Brewer clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with a knee strike.
Brewer is trying to maintain a safe position but Anstey gets an underhook and turns Brewer into the cage.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewer avoids it.
Anstey tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brewer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey lands a hook that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Anstey is trying to push Brewer away but Brewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Brewer is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Brewer's guard.
Brewer wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey stays in close to Brewer's body and controls the position.
Brewer is looking to stand back up but Anstey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brewer.
Anstey trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewer's head.
Anstey content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey is trying to control. Brewer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Anstey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Anstey misses its target.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Brewer avoids it well and moves away.
Anstey lands a body shot.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer lands with a left to the head.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Anstey.
Anstey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brewer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brewer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anstey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brewer is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey trying to control the position but Brewer is working away.
Anstey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brewer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anstey trying to control the position but Brewer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey staying calm.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brewer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brewer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anstey to score with a decent uppercut.
Anstey misses the jab.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Anstey misses.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey tries to circle away but Brewer has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Brewer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Anstey - that landed with a thud.
Anstey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Frank Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brewer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries to move to mount but Brewer blocks the move with his legs.
Anstey prevents Brewer from escaping the position.
Anstey taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
Our winner, Bunny Anstey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 1757 p4p, 210 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 1826 p4p, 221 weight class). Toktogulovich Bakiyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev misses with a body punch
and Kazakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazakov.
Kazakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Kazakov counters with a shoot takedown. Bakiyev fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakiyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazakov.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Bakiyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakiyev kicks Kazakov off and gets to his feet.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Kazakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev sizes up Kazakov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakiyev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kazakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Kazakov shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Kazakov misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kazakov.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Kazakov on that attempt.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazakov attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazakov misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kazakov.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bakiyev scores with a shot to the body.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Kazakov moves out of range.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Kazakov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakiyev thinking.
Kazakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Kazakov's midsection.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
Kazakov defending well as Bakiyev loads up on a big left hand.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazakov has time to react.
Kazakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov walks into a straight right hand from Bakiyev.
Kazakov throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Kazakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a shot from downtown. Kazakov moves away and avoids it.
Kazakov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov blocks a jab.
Kazakov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazakov throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Kazakov.
Kazakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov shoots in and drives through. Bakiyev sprawls well.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kazakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakiyev's waist but Bakiyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazakov off to one side.
Kazakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazakov moves away from the strike by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Kazakov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev cracks Kazakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakiyev stuns Kazakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
A quick step to the side and Kazakov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakiyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazakov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace.
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Bakiyev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage.
Kazakov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kazakov won't allow Bakiyev to get back to his feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
Bakiyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazakov is controlling him.
Kazakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bakiyev dives on top into guard.
Bakiyev wants to get up but he can't break Kazakov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kazakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bakiyev has picked Kazakov up and slammed him! Kazakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Bakiyev manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Kazakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bakiyev stands up.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Kazakov's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Kazakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakiyev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Kazakov from controlling successfully.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakiyev has his feet on Kazakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bakiyev lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses.
Kazakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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 Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 1220 p4p, 143 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 970 p4p, 109 weight class). Tupolski has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
39 - 20 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayoniko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayoniko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayoniko avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Tupolski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayoniko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayoniko is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mayoniko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayoniko moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Mayoniko sees coming a mile off.
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayoniko misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayoniko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko lands an uppercut.
Mayoniko lands a nice uppercut.
Mayoniko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Mayoniko controls the action.
Mayoniko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayoniko lands with a hook. Tupolski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Mayoniko lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Mayoniko misses with a hook
and Tupolski counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayoniko blocks a leg kick.
Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Mayoniko sees coming a mile off.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Mayoniko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mayoniko is looking to counter punch.
Tupolski tries a low kick but Mayoniko avoids it.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Mayoniko throws a front kick aimed at Tupolski's knee but Tupolski avoids it well.
Tupolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayoniko rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayoniko is just out of range.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Mayoniko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mayoniko.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayoniko checks a leg kick.
Tupolski lands a jab to Mayoniko's midsection.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Tupolski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mayoniko if he has to take too many more of those.
Mayoniko lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupolski's head.
Mayoniko checks the leg kick.
Mayoniko cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski swings for the body but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a lazy head kick
and Mayoniko counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tupolski misses with a body shot
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayoniko lands with an overhand left.
Tupolski misses with a left hand
and Mayoniko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Mayoniko throws a big counter combination but Tupolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayoniko throws a front kick aimed at Tupolski's knee but Tupolski avoids it well.
Mayoniko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Mayoniko.
Tupolski throws an off balance right hand
and Mayoniko counters with a leg kick.
Mayoniko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tupolskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mayoniko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayoniko throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayoniko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayoniko manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayoniko.
Tupolski thinks about the counter body kick.
Tupolski cracks a nice hook into Mayoniko's ribs.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Mayoniko throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayoniko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayoniko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mayoniko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayoniko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayoniko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski thows a leg kick but Mayoniko checks it
and Mayoniko counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayoniko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mayoniko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayoniko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoki Mayoniko is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayoniko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
The fighters circling - Mayoniko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tupolski misses
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayoniko.
Tupolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Mayoniko.
Mayoniko breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko misses with a hook
and Tupolski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupolski throws a head kick that Mayoniko semi-blocks.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupolski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayoniko.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Mayoniko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Mayoniko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayoniko throws a series of punches but Tupolski avoids them all with ease.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick
and Mayoniko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko misses with a shot to the body
and Tupolski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Mayoniko scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayoniko throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Mayoniko ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayoniko throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski walks into a left hand.
Mayoniko moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Mayoniko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Mayoniko breaks the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayoniko is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski works Mayoniko's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupolski is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayoniko.
Tupolski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayoniko finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko throws an overhand right that drops Tupolski like a sack of potatoes! Mayoniko dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoki Mayoniko!
An out of breath Yoki Mayoniko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Katurian Tupolski spoke after the fight, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 545 p4p, 69 weight class) and Yuri Loel (ranked 739 p4p, 87 weight class). Loel has chosen Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate defending well as Loel loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate tries to clinch but Loel moves out of range.
Applegate throws a sloppy body shot
and Loel counters with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Loel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate thumps Loel with a low kick.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Loel working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Loel trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loel lands with a short shot to the head.
Loel tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Loel.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Applegate as Loel tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Applegate.
Loel tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Applegate's brow.
Loel has Applegate pressed against the cage.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate is working Loel over against the cage.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate is working Loel over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate is leaning against Loel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Loel throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Loel tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Loel back against the cage.
Loel scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Loel tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Loel back against the cage.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate cracks Loel with a nice body shot.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Loel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loel's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Nice body punch from Loel - that landed with a thud.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Loel to work.
Loel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loel digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Loel looking to slow down the pace here.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Loel misses with a punch to the body.
Loel stalling in the clinch but Applegate improves position.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate managing to block the knees to the body from Loel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loel.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Loel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loel looking to throw knees to the head but Applegate is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Loel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loel as Applegate tries to tie him up.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Applegate throws a front kick aimed at Loel's knee but Loel avoids it well.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Loel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Applegate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loel jabs at Applegate's body.
A jab from Loel misses.
Loel lands a jab to Applegate's midsection.
Loel cracks Applegate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Applegate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loel! But no joy.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Loel lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Loel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loel can do to turn this around?
Loel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Applegate is looking to wear down Loel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Loel is having none of it.
Loel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. Loel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Applegate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Loel.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Loel controls his hands.
Loel lands a good knee to the midsection. Applegate won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Loel looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Loel fails to land.
Good body shot from Loel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Loel being controlled against the cage.
Loel tries to land a knee to the head but Applegate blocks with his arms.
Loel misses with a body punch.
Applegate works on Loel's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Applegate letting Loel take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Loel controls his hands.
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Loel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loel misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate pushes Loel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Applegate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Loel.
Applegate breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Loel misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loel trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Loel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loel works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Loel can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Loel being controlled against the cage.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Loel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Applegate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Loel struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Loel misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Loel tries to stall but Applegate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loel blocks an uppercut.
Loel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Applegate as Loel tries to tie him up.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loel dodges an elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Loel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate tries a body shot but Loel blocks it.
Loel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Loel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Applegate up against the cage.
Applegate presses Loel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loel blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Loel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Applegate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Loel.
Loel tries to stall but Applegate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Applegate tries a body shot but Loel blocks it.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
Loel working aggressively here.
Loel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Loel misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Loel trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Loel.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel lands a nice uppercut.
Yuri Loel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate scores with a three punch combo!
Loel is rocked!
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Applegate rushes Loel and presses him up against the cage.
Loel is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Loel with a big uppercut! Loel tries to clinch up but Applegate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Loel to the mat! Loel covers up and Applegate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring MMA Hype's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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