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Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louie Litt (ranked 1082 p4p, 150 weight class) and Mad Dog Iii (ranked 918 p4p, 123 weight class). 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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193 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
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184 cm
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190 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie Litt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Dog Iii!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Litt misses with a body shot.
Dog Iii lands with a hook. Litt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog Iii moves away from the strike by Litt.
Dog Iii throws out a counter right but Litt avoids it with no problem.
Litt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Litt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Litt wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Litt throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Litt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Litt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Litt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Litt landing with the ground and pound.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Litt from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii controlling Litt's posture.
Litt stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Litt stands up over Dog Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dog Iii trying to control the position here.
Litt throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Litt is proving a slippery customer.
Dog Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog Iii keeps trying to improve his position.
Litt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dog Iii pulls Litt in to control the position.
Litt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt preventing the sweep.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Litt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog Iii is retaining full guard.
Litt wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Litt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Litt distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Litt stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Litt throwing strikes but missing.
Dog Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Litt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Litt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dog Iii holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Litt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Litt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog Iii's head.
Litt 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.
Dog Iii wants to control but Litt is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Litt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Litt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Litt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog Iii but Dog Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Litt lands a nice shot that snaps Dog Iii's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Litt's shoulder, as Litt tries to avoid the shot.
Litt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Litt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Litt misses.
Nice defenses there by Dog Iii.
Litt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litt just misses with a punch to the body.
Litt throws a front kick aimed at Dog Iii's knee but Dog Iii avoids it well.
Litt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog Iii checks it well.
Nice jab there from Litt.
Dog Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Litt, right into the meat.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Litt.
Dog Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Litt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Litt's guard.
Litt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dog Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog Iii wants to control from the top but Litt keeps moving.
Litt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog Iii defends it easily.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Litt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii won't allow Litt to sweep him here.
Dog Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Litt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog Iii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Litt's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dog Iii has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dog Iii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dog Iii prevents Litt from getting the reversal.
Dog Iii raining down shots from the mount!
Dog Iii trying to control but Litt is having none of it.
Litt tries to lock up and control but Dog Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii looking to control but Litt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litt wants to control but Dog Iii is having none of it.
Dog Iii punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dog Iii looking to control but Litt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dog Iii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Litt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii content just to control the position here.
Litt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Louie Litt 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!
Dog Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Litt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dog Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Dog Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Dog Iii blocks the low kick.
Litt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?
Litt misses the jab.
Dog Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Litt is wise to it.
Litt scores with the left hand. Dog Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
Litt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dog Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog Iii is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii passes Litt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Litt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Litt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dog Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii wants to get up but he can't break Litt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Litt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louie Litt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Litt is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog Iii trying to control but Litt is working from the bottom.
Litt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there.
Dog Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Litt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Litt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Litt. Litt obviously looking to wear him down.
Litt feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
That kick from Litt tenderised Dog Iii's leg. Dog Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog Iii staying out of range there.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Litt avoids it easily.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
Litt throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot
and Litt counters with a nice leg kick.
Litt throws a right hand that Dog Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog Iii also avoids with ease.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Litt. Litt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Litt slips the punch.
Litt is looking to counter punch.
Litt throws a head kick that misses.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Litt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog Iii is able to avoid easily.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Litt moved out of range.
Litt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Litt.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Litts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Louie Litt is winning the standup battle so far.
Litt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Litt ducked under it nicely.
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 Louie Litt.
Well Litt 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Litt!
A victorious Louie Litt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mad Dog Iii had this to say: '20/20'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archie Griffiths (ranked 349 p4p, 39 weight class) and Henson Benderson (ranked 926 p4p, 99 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Benderson's choice of entrance music: The Time is Now. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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148 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Griffiths scores with a one two! Benderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffiths misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
Benderson throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Benderson does it's job there.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Benderson throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Griffiths is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Griffiths in a clinch.
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
Griffiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffiths managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Griffiths blocks it.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffiths.
Griffiths stalls.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Benderson.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Benderson lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Benderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Benderson.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths scores with a nice strike.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
As Benderson looks to move away, Griffiths throws a big counter combo but Benderson just gets out of the way.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benderson throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Benderson's defenses.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Griffiths 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.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Benderson throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Griffiths.
Benderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Benderson takes it in his stride.
Benderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
Benderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffiths tries to sprawl out of it but Benderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffiths manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffiths half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffiths - that will leave a mark!
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Benderson throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Benderson is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Benderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benderson throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson slips a straight right by Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson with a jab.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths cracks Benderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Benderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Benderson.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffiths quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away.
Still in half guard, Benderson seems content to control.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Griffiths won't allow Benderson to pass to mount.
Griffiths keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 548 p4p, 73 weight class) and Sni Probong (ranked 389 p4p, 50 weight class). St. Georges comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Probong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodhi Mandala kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gauthier St. Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sni Probong!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges moves out of range as Probong throws a body kick.
Probong looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Probong misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
It looked like St. Georges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges slips a jab from Probong.
Probong fails with an attempt to clinch.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Georges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
Probong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Probong lands with a thumping leg kick.
St. Georges lands a nice looking kick to the body. Probong takes a step back to recover.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Georges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Probong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Probong connects with a leg kick. St. Georges looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St. Georges misses the jab.
St. Georges is looking to slow Probong down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong feints and then cracks St. Georges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St. Georges down.
A big left from Probong misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probong checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from St. Georges tenderised Probong's leg. Probong is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Probong.
Probong looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong misses with a low kick.
St. Georges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
A good leg kick by St. Georges.
Probong delivers a nice body kick.
Probong connects with a right hand. St. Georges shakes it off.
Probong lands a slapping body shot.
Probong checks a low kick from St. Georges.
Probong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Probong blocks the body kick.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges misses with a body kick.
St. Georges tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St. Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probong throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong throws a fast counter high kick but St. Georges manages to duck under it in time.
Probong throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.
St. Georges misses with a leg kick.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
St. Georges tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Probong manages to circle out of the way.
Probong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Georges's head backwards.
Good work by Probong as he checks the leg kick.
St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
Probong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to move into range but Probong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Probong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St. Georges misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Probong throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
Probong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
Probong staying out of range there.
St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
Probong misses with a straight left.
St. Georges is looking to counter the offense by Probong and move into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Probong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Probong wants to counter the offense by St. Georges and move into the clinch position.
St. Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St. Georges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Probong checks it well.
Probong blocks a low kick nicely.
Probong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St. Georges misses with an attempted mid kick.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
Probong looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Probong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St. Georges lands a glancing blow to the side of Probong's head.
St. Georges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Probong throws a big shot that misses.
Probong throws a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
Probong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Probong there.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target.
Probong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Probong.
St. Georges cracks Probong with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! St. Georges slams his shin into Probong's torso.
Probong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Probong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Probong avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
Probong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Probong lands with an uppercut that bounces St. Georges off the cage and back into range.
St. Georges blocks a low kick nicely.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the body.
Probong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St. Georges scores with a jab. Probong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St. Georges digs a good hook to Probong's body.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
St. Georges tried to score with a low kick but Probong checks it.
Probong avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges misses with a low kick.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Probong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Probong fakes the leg kick and cracks St. Georges in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges swings away with a body shot that misses
and Probong counters with a leg kick.
St. Georges throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Probong feints and then cracks St. Georges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St. Georges down.
Probong throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
Probong tries to land a body kick
and St. Georges holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Probong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St. Georges lands an elbow inside that Probong shrugs off.
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Probong.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to St. Georges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Probong lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Probong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
St. Georges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Probong's sensitive parts.
St. Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St. Georges connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Probong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from St. Georges finds it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St. Georges throws a leg kick which misses Probong's front leg but catches the back leg as Probong tries to avoid it.
Probong throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
Probong cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Probong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Georges has time to react.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Probong.
Probong looks to land a body kick but St. Georges moved away.
Probong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St. Georges digs a good body shot into Probong's ribs.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
St. Georges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Probong just manages to avoid it.
Probong 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.
Probong misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges is looking to wear down Probong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Georges connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from St. Georges.
Probong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probong missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Georges takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
Probong misses with a straight right.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by St. Georges.
Probong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St. Georges doesn't seem bothered though.
St. Georges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gauthier St. Georges is winning the standup battle so far.
Probong cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from St. Georges. Probong shrugs it off though.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Probong, as that shot connected.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
Probong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Probong misses
and St. Georges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St. Georges is looking to chop away at Probong's legs.
Probong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from St. Georges with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong throws a front kick that sends St. Georges stumbling back into the cage.
Probong lands with an overhand left.
St. Georges lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Probong as he checks the leg kick.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but St. Georges is wise to it.
A left lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a nice outside leg kick.
St. Georges attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Probong misses.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St. Georges is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Probong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Jab by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a leg kick that misses.
St. Georges is looking to score with low kicks.
Probong scores with a jab.
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 Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
That's time! St. Georges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Probong moves out of range of the body kick.
Probong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St. Georges checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as St. Georges blocks the leg kick.
St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Georges throws out the jab.
Probong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Probong throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.
Probong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Georges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St. Georges swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Probong.
St. Georges moves out of range of the leg kick from Probong.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Probong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Probong.
St. Georges motions for Probong to come forward. St. Georges throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Georges's head backwards.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for St. Georges.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Probong.
Nice shot lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St. Georges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Probong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St. Georges. That one must have hurt.
Probong lands with a kick to the ribs.
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong feints and then cracks St. Georges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St. Georges down.
Probong checks the leg kick.
Probong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St. Georges.
St. Georges connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
St. Georges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges stuns Probong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St. Georges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gauthier St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
Probong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St. Georges on the side of the head.
St. Georges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Probong.
St. Georges misses with a kick to the body
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Probong throws the kick towards the body but St. Georges avoids it.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
Nice body kick from Probong.
St. Georges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Probong is able to avoid easily.
St. Georges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Probong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
St. Georges moves out of range as Probong strikes.
St. Georges throws a low kick but Probong avoids it.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong throws a hook to the side of St. Georges's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Probong just manages to avoid it.
Probong misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick.
Probong throws a solid leg kick but St. Georges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probong.
Probong throws a hook but St. Georges blocks it.
Probong throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Probong misses with a low kick as St. Georges jumps back.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong throws a low kick, looking for St. Georges's leg but St. Georges calmly moves out of range.
St. Georges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St. Georges.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St. Georges throws a solid leg kick but Probong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St. Georges.
Probong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probong throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Probong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Probong throws the kick towards the body but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Probong.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St. Georges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges scores with a body shot.
Probong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St. Georges. That one must have hurt.
Jab by St. Georges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by St. Georges there.
Probong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Probong throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
Probong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St. Georges cracks Probong with a good jab.
Jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Georges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probong throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sni Probong.
Well St. Georges 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 732 p4p, 90 weight class) and Pavel Savkov (ranked 489 p4p, 70 weight class). Pavel Savkov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
As Savkov backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Hunt digs a good hook to Savkov's body.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov has his takedown stuffed
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savkov has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has passed into side control.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savkov connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov working the head and body with strikes.
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Savkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard.
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Savkov's hands, connecting with Savkov's forehead.
Savkov taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov misses with a left hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Savkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Savkov dodges it nicely.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Savkov is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savkov has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is nestled in close to Savkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov is rocked!
Savkov wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savkov's calf.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Savkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savkov shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Savkov moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savkov punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Savkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savkov.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to wear down Savkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savkov connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savkov.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Savkov misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back!
Hunt is landing with strikes. Savkov can't take much more of this.
Hunt avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Savkov is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 451 p4p, 69 weight class) and Léonard Lucy (ranked 597 p4p, 95 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Léonard Lucy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucy! But no joy.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Lucy slips the punch.
Lucy tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Lucy avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a head kick.
Lucy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson tries to bum rush Lucy with a series of wild strikes but Lucy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucy! But no joy.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Robinson throws a shot to the body.
Lucy misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lucy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson works on Lucy's body with a couple of short punches.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucy looks winded!
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
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!
Lucy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Lucy looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucy.
Lucy looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucys head.
Robinson digs a right hand into Lucy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucy's gas tank.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucy's elbow.
Lucy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucy is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Lucy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Lucy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Lucy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucy controls his hands.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Lucy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Lucy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Lucy prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Lucy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucy wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucy taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Lucy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucy controls his hands.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Lucy is rocked!
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Lucy avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Lucy is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Lucy is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Lucy seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson tries a body shot but Lucy blocks it.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson delivers a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Robinson.
Lucy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Lucy avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Lucy wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucy is struggling to control the position.
Robinson has Lucy pressed against the cage, preventing Lucy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucy can do to turn this around?
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson works on Lucy's body with a couple of short punches.
Lucy blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson pushes Lucy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Lucy is breathing heavily.
Robinson pushes Lucy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ja Wuan Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Lucy controls the action.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson works on Lucy's body with a couple of short punches.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson pushes Lucy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Lucy's ribcage. Lucy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson digs a right hand into Lucy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucy's gas tank.
Robinson is working Lucy over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud.
Robinson drops Lucy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lucy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Lucy pressed against the cage. Robinson frees himself up and cracks Lucy with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Lucy crumples to the floor, out cold! Robinson jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ja Wuan Robinson!
An out of breath Ja Wuan Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Susi (ranked 662 p4p, 104 weight class) and Risto Rautio (ranked 444 p4p, 67 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rautio's choice of entrance music: mickey avalon. On his way into the cage it seems that Tero Susi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tero Susi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi throws a right hand that misses
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susi misses with a body punch
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Susi.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Rautio ducks down to avoid it.
Rautio counters with a body kick.
Rautio works the jab nicely.
Rautio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rautio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Susi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Susi defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand.
Susi scores with a leg kick.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Rautio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Susi does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Susi.
Rautio scoring well with a low kick there.
Rautio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Susi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Susi gets a takedown into half guard.
Rautio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rautio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautio taking some punishment here, with Susi in his half guard.
Susi winds up and cracks Rautio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Susi trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom.
Susi seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
Susi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Susi misses with a head shot. Rautio uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rautio wants to get back to his feet but Susi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susi throwing strikes from guard but Rautio blocks nicely.
Susi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Susi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Susi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Susi throws an elbow that misses. Rautio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susi's guard. Nice move by Rautio!
Rautio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi has his foot on Rautio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rautio works his way back into a safe position though.
Susi is looking for a triangle but Rautio pushes his legs off easily.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rautio is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Susi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rautio throws a body kick that misses.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rautio counter with a right hand.
Susi swings widly with a right hand
and Rautio counters with a nice uppercut.
Tero Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Rautio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rautio.
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Rautio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautio.
Susi jabs at Rautio's body.
Nice shot lands for Rautio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Susi.
Susi with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Susi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rautio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi scores with a shot to the body.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rautio scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rautio tries to clinch but Susi moves out of range.
Rautio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Rautio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Susi moves in looking to clinch but Rautio pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Rautio.
Susi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susi moves forwards but Rautio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Susi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Rautio misses.
Rautio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio avoids the head kick by Susi.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
Susi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Susi misses with a low kick as Rautio jumps back.
Susi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rautio counters with an inside leg kick.
Susi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Susi connects with a leg kick. Rautio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Susi throws a head kick that Rautio semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Rautio slips under a jab.
Rautio throws a body kick that misses.
Susi gets a double leg takedown into Rautio's guard.
Susi throws a big right hand that misses.
Susi throws a big elbow that misses.
Susi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Rautio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Susi in side control, throwing shots but Rautio defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Susi throws a strike aimed at the side of Rautio's head but Rautio avoids it well.
Susi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.
Susi is trying to ground and pound but Rautio uses the momentary lack of control by Susi to regain half guard.
Rautio gets full guard.
Rautio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Tero Susi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Susi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rautio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rautio scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Susi - just one landing.
Rautio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Susi misses.
Susi throws a hook but Rautio blocks it.
A head kick misses from Rautio.
Susi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rautio.
Susi drops his hands momentarily and Rautio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rautio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Susi tries to counter with a takedown but Rautio is quick to defend against it.
Susi thuds his right hand into Rautio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Rautio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rautio looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range.
Rautio looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi closes the distance and clinches.
Rautio misses with some punches.
Susi prevents a body shot from Rautio.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of Rautio's head.
Susi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rautio is defending well.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rautio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rautio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi blocks a body shot from Rautio.
Rautio cracks Susi with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Susi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rautio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rautio scores with a sloppy right hand. Susi should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Susi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Rautio.
Rautio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Susi will feel that in the morning.
Rautio thuds a left hand into Susi's body.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Rautio.
Rautio throws a hook to the side of Susi's head but Susi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rautio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rautio has closed the distance and engaged Susi in a clinch.
Rautio prevents Susi from breaking the clinch.
Risto Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Rautio lands a left hand.
Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rautio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rautio is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rautio.
Rautio works on Susi's body with a couple of short punches.
Susi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rautio lands with a left to the head.
Susi has Rautio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rautio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rautio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rautio.
A short left from Rautio.
Susi is rocked!
Good body shot from Rautio.
Oh Susi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rautio scores with a shot to the side of Susi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautio breaks from the clinch.
Rautio cracks Susi with a hook to the temple - Susi is on wobbly legs here! Rautio swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Susi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rautio wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Lansar (ranked 243 p4p, 14 weight class) and Jimi Powell (ranked 594 p4p, 30 weight class). Powell has chosen 8 Mile as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lansar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimi Powell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell rushes Lansar and presses him up against the cage.
Powell blocks a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lansar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Lansar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lansar prevents a body shot from Powell.
Nice body punch from Lansar - that landed with a thud.
Powell looks winded!
Powell has Lansar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lansar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Lansar struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Lansar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Lansar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brad Lansar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Lansar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Lansar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lansar prevents the takedown attempt.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lansar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansar lands with a left to the head.
Lansar is working Powell over against the cage.
Lansar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
A short right from Lansar on the inside.
Lansar is leaning against Powell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Lansar.
Lansar misses with a punch to the body.
Lansar tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Lansar back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Lansar as the two fighters clinch.
Lansar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lansar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Powell is trying to keep an underhook but Lansar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lansar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Powell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lansar has cracked it and Powell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lansar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Lansar!
Brad Lansar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 80 p4p, 7 weight class) and Samuel Douglas (ranked 283 p4p, 36 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chikatchawan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Animal. Douglas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Chikatchawan.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Chikatchawan throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Chikatchawan connects with the punch.
Douglas takes one on the button.
Chikatchawan throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chikatchawan lands with a hook. Douglas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan swings widly with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a nice leg kick.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chikatchawan misses the body punch
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
And Douglas tries to counter it with a takedown but Chikatchawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Douglas takes one to the chin there.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well.
Douglas throws a big counter head kick but Chikatchawan avoids it with no problem.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chikatchawan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Douglas momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
Chikatchawan scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Douglas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Chikatchawan misses
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chikatchawan looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away.
Douglas with the counter takedown but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas throws a right hand that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chikatchawan throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Chikatchawan staying out of range there.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy body kick
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chikatchawan misses with a jab to the body
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Douglas swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan tried to counter with a leg kick but Douglas avoided it.
Chikatchawan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chikatchawan. Douglas shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Douglas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Douglas blocks the low kick.
Douglas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chikatchawan. That's going to slow Douglas down.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick.
Chikatchawan jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chikatchawan thinking.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Douglas with the counter takedown but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chikatchawan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Douglas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Chikatchawan.
Douglas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chikatchawan. That one must have hurt.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chikatchawan scores with a leg kick.
Chikatchawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Chikatchawan had a free shot at his head there.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chikatchawan misses with a low kick.
Douglas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chikatchawan defends it well.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chikatchawan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan jabs at Douglas's body.
Douglas checks a low kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chikatchawan cracks a nice hook into Douglas's ribs.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chikatchawan lands the left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Douglas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chikatchawan has got the better of the exchanges.
Chikatchawan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Douglas's calf.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chikatchawan lands a lovely overhand right.
Douglas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Chikatchawan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chikatchawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Douglas on the side of the head.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Chikatchawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Douglas on the side of the head.
Chikatchawan misses with a leg kick.
Douglas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chikatchawan cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Samuel Douglas has been cut.
Chikatchawan thuds a left hand into Douglas's body.
Chikatchawan lands with a right hand.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan jabs at Douglas's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Douglas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chikatchawan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A very excited looking Tsoko Chikatchawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Samuel Douglas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shout out to my Dad, Dustin Douglas. I'm sorry I let you down tonight, but I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pa‘Akea Built (ranked 42 p4p, 6 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 29 p4p, 3 weight class). Built comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian War Chant. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pa‘Akea Built!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Gracie has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position.
Gracie has his foot on Built's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Built works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Built trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Built content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Built takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Built takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Built can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Will Built go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Built keeps control of the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Built's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Gracie shoots in.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Gracie rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie pulls guard.
Built stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Built stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Built!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Built off but Built is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Built's best efforts.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Built is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Built passes easily into half guard.
Built is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Built has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Built tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Gracie turns into Built and is now in his guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Built!
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 Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie works Built's body with a nice hook.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Built circles away.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie slips a jab from Built.
Built throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Built looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Built's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Built prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Built has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Built, who protects the arm well.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Built is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Built keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Built's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Built tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Built holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Built denies him.
Built regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Built's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Built.
Gracie wants to control but instead Built manages to regain half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Built's head.
Gracie trying to advance position but Built counters by regaining guard.
Built keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Built from improving his position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Built still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Built has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Built jumps into side control!
Gracie tries to buck Built off but Built is having none of it.
Built controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Built, which made it look bad.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Built lands an overhand right.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Built displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Built.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to control but Built passes into half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Built trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Built gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Built avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Built has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 46 p4p, 9 weight class) and Brock Rumlow (ranked 28 p4p, 6 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Rumlow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoud blocks a low kick nicely.
Rumlow swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmoud has time to react.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Rumlow avoids it easily.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud scores with a nice head shot.
Rumlow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rumlow lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rumlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rumlow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Mahmoud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rumlow up against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rumlow is defending well for now.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow lands a right hand.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to stall but Rumlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rumlow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahmoud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rumlow can turn it around.
Mahmoud is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Rumlow looks winded!
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Rumlow.
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Rumlow gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow digs a right hand underneath Mahmoud's ribcage. Mahmoud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Rumlow blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahmoud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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 Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the body kick.
Rumlow cracks Mahmoud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow is breathing heavily.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Rumlow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rumlow's gas tank.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Rumlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rumlow can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Rumlow is rocked!
Mahmoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud cracks Rumlow with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud stalling against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud is working Rumlow over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Rumlow won't want to take too many of those.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rumlow or not.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rumlow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rumlow drops to his knees and Mahmoud pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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