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CEFC 315 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 4143 p4p, 412 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 5205 p4p, 479 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with Get Busy Living blaring out of the sound system. Nazarethyan has chosen Amerika as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent 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
18 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 46 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
And Nazarethyan responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald is looking to counter the offense by Nazarethyan and move into the clinch.
Nazarethyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazarethyan throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Nazarethyan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McDonald really felt that one!
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarethyan should have avoided that one.
Nazarethyan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarethyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
Nazarethyan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarethyan tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarethyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazarethyan swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarethyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nazarethyan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Nazarethyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Nazarethyan lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazarethyan is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Nazarethyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazarethyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazarethyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working Nazarethyan over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazarethyan's head.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Nazarethyan dodges it nicely.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan trying to control here.
McDonald wants to control but Nazarethyan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nazarethyan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarethyan throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarethyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
McDonald backing away here, and Nazarethyan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarethyan swivels and escapes.
Nazarethyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
Nazarethyan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nazarethyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Nazarethyan looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Nazarethyan wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Nazarethyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarethyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarethyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarethyan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nazarethyan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Nazarethyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Nazarethyan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping control of the position.
Nazarethyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald tries to roll over but Nazarethyan keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazarethyan throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald darts in and clinches Nazarethyan up against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Nazarethyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Nazarethyan.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan scores with a push kick.
Nazarethyan throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Nazarethyan stuffs the takedown.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarethyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Nazarethyan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nazarethyan.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Nazarethyan tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nazarethyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarethyan thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazarethyan misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a big head kick but Nazarethyan shrugs it off.
McDonald cracks Nazarethyan with an open hand slap.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Nazarethyan.
McDonald is looking to counter the offense by Nazarethyan and move into the clinch.
Nazarethyan walks into a jab.
Nazarethyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazarethyan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Nazarethyan - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazarethyan misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nazarethyan's waist but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
It seemed like Nazarethyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarethyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Nazarethyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazarethyan, as that shot connected.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Nazarethyan - just one landing.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
McDonald with a poor takedown
and Nazarethyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarethyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarethyan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazarethyan wants it to stay on the feet.
Nazarethyan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Nazarethyan gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nazarethyan pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald clinches up with Nazarethyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazarethyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarethyan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarethyan thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazarethyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McDonald darts in and clinches Nazarethyan up against the cage.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Nazarethyan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Nazarethyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Nazarethyan, against the cage.
McDonald has Nazarethyan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nazarethyan tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Nazarethyan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ronnie McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
Ronnie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nazarethyan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
A very excited looking Suren Nazarethyan 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 2880 p4p, 291 weight class) and Desmond Flannery (ranked 4859 p4p, 439 weight class). Flannery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Erling Koch looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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250 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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270 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery clinches up with Koch and pushes him back against the cage.
Flannery looking for a takedown.
Koch lands with a right to the head.
Flannery has Koch pressed against the cage, preventing Koch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koch gets underhooks to prevent Flannery's takedown attempt.
Flannery wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flannery jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery wants to sweep here but Koch controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery trying to control the position here.
Koch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flannery is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Koch rolls with it to try and escape but Flannery cranks on the arm and Koch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Flannery!
A relieved looking Desmond Flannery thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 3150 p4p, 424 weight class) and Pollo Tropical (ranked 3286 p4p, 441 weight class). Kamenov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Korn - Hey Daddy. 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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210 lbs
34 - 30 - 0 |
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210 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pollo Tropical!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a straight right.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tropical.
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tropical connects with a single shot there.
Tropical lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tropical jabs at Kamenov's body.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tropical misses with a straight right.
Kamenov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tropical 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.
Kamenov scores with a hook to the body. Tropical takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenov is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Tropical.
Tropical lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tropical lands with an overhand left.
Kamenov is rocked!
Tropical digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tropical misses with an uppercut. Kamenov saw that one coming.
Tropical misses with a straight left.
Kamenov tries to bum rush Tropical with a series of wild strikes but Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tropical lands with a nice body punch.
Kamenov throws a lazy head kick
and Tropical counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical cracks Kamenov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kamenov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tropical finish him?
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tropical fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kamenov square on the jaw! Damn, Kamenov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pollo Tropical!
A very excited looking Pollo Tropical rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 1922 p4p, 253 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 2992 p4p, 368 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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187 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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192 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stewart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malone scrambles back to his feet.
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.
Malone wants to improve his position but instead Stewart has moved into half guard.
Stewart 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.
Stewart 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.
Stewart trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone working Stewart over with strikes.
Malone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Malone eventually gives up the hold.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Malone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart pushes down on Malone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stewart chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Stewart is looking to stall here but Malone recovers full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart dominated that round.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Jab by Stewart.
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone is working Stewart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Stewart working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Malone throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Malone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stewart 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.
Sylvester Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart has momentary wrist control but Malone slips an elbow through the middle.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart content to control rather than advance.
Malone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard.
Stewart looking to control.
Malone passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malone wants to take a breather but Stewart is having none of it.
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart moves into full guard.
Malone working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stewart some visible discomfort.
Malone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stewart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Malone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malone.
Malone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malone is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone working the head and body with strikes.
Stewart trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Malone misses with a body shot.
Stewart is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Stewart throws a low kick but Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart.
Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Stewart tightens his grip and picks Malone up, before dumping him to the ground. Malone manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stewart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Malone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malone wants to improve his position but Stewart is controlling well.
Stewart stalling.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Malone looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malone is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Malone is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malone is looking to escape.
Malone is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stewart has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Malone is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Stewart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Stewart waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
Sylvester Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 1953 p4p, 228 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 2377 p4p, 278 weight class). Ingemar Anders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 36 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders connects with a body shot.
Elkemenchi tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elkemenchi scores with the left hand. Anders knows he should have avoided that one.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Anders's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elkemenchi.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
Elkemenchi throws a solid leg kick but Anders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Elkemenchi.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Anders.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab.
Elkemenchi cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
A lazy left from Elkemenchi finds it's target.
Anders lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Elkemenchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi lands with a right hand.
Anders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anders scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Elkemenchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anders doesn't seem phased though.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Anders. No joy for Elkemenchi on that attempt.
Anders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elkemenchi defends it well.
Anders on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anders on the side of the head.
Anders slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi slips a straight right by Anders.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Elkemenchi blocks the body kick.
Anders misses with a hook. Elkemenchi ducked under it nicely.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick
and Anders counters with a shoot takedown. Elkemenchi fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anders tries to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling from the bottom.
Elkemenchi pushes Anders off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses.
Anders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Anders off the cage and back into range.
Anders avoids the head kick by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anders on his heels. He'll look to pass Anders's guard now, I'm sure.
Elkemenchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Anders trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Anders is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anders tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Elkemenchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anders can do to turn this around?
Anders misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.
Anders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders dips to his left and cracks Elkemenchi with an uppercut!
Anders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Elkemenchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elkemenchi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Elkemenchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Anders.
Elkemenchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elkemenchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Anders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkemenchi moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Nice body punch from Elkemenchi.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Elkemenchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anders misses with a hook.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anders.
Anders stands up and waves to Elkemenchi to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elkemenchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anders changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the head.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Anders.
Anders throws a hook but Elkemenchi blocks it.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Anders blocks a head kick by Elkemenchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders has closed the distance and engaged Elkemenchi in a clinch.
Anders is trying to maintain a safe position but Elkemenchi gets an underhook and turns Anders into the cage.
Anders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anders.
Anders looking to stall.
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Anders.
Anders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
Anders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anders misses with some punches.
Anders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkemenchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a poor cross that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Elkemenchi misses.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders walks into a stiff left hand from Elkemenchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anders doesn't seem bothered though.
Elkemenchi throws a nice looking combination but Anders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anders lands a nice hook to Elkemenchi's body. Elkemenchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elkemenchi scores with a hook.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi'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. This is the final round!
Anders throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Elkemenchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anders in his tracks.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkemenchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away.
A quick step to the side and Elkemenchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkemenchi.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders swings widly with a right hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Anders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that Anders semi-blocks.
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anders slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Elkemenchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders swings for the body but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
Elkemenchi misses with a double jab.
And Anders tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkemenchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Anders throws out a powerful jab.
Anders moves out of range of the strikes.
Anders misses the jab.
Donk. Anders catches Elkemenchi right on the button with a cross.
Elkemenchi cracks Anders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi 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.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
As Anders looks to move away, Elkemenchi throws a big counter combo but Anders just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
Anders moves out of range as Elkemenchi strikes.
Anders throws a fast counter high kick but Elkemenchi manages to duck under it in time.
Elkemenchi throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Anders finds it's way through Elkemenchi's defenses.
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elkemenchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elkemenchi prevents Anders from improving his position.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Elkemenchi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders pulls Elkemenchi in to control the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Anders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elkemenchi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Elkemenchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkemenchi, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 1905 p4p, 216 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 1893 p4p, 215 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 26 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koltun.
Nice sprawl there from Queen as Koltun shoots in.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Queen defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Queen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Queen enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Queen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Queen wants to sweep here but Koltun controlling him for the moment.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Queen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Queen controlling the position easily from mount.
Koltun sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Queen controlling the pace.
Queen is thwarting Koltun's attempts to control the position.
Koltun is staying active underneath Queen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Queen stalling.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Queen prevents Koltun from improving his position.
Koltun gets back to full guard.
Koltun 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.
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun working away.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Koltun controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun tries for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Koltun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
Queen tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
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 Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koltun showed some decent athleticism there.
Koltun is looking for a kimura but Queen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koltun to get the leverage.
Queen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Queen.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Queen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koltun is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen tries to move to mount but Koltun blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koltun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Queen's thigh. Queen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Queen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Queen!
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Queen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koltun can't keep his opponent in guard - Queen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun trying to control here.
Queen content to control rather than advance.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun looking for submissions off his back.
Queen is trying to control. Koltun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koltun 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen trying to control the pace.
Queen is continuing to stall.
Queen is trying to control. Koltun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koltun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Queen.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Queen sprawls well.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Queen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thumps Koltun with a low kick.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koltun fails with the takedown
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Koltun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Queen.
Queen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Queen won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Queen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen content to stall in guard here.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Koltun trying to control the position here.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Queen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen leaves Koltun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Queen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oliver Queen!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Queen gave a big smile as he said 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 1149 p4p, 154 weight class) and Nick Sins (ranked 1710 p4p, 226 weight class). Olaf Frost could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Sins's 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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sins throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Sins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sins avoids it really well and circles away.
Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Frost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frost throws the left hand but Sins avoids the punch easily.
Frost lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sins lands a nice shot to the body.
Sins feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Sins avoids the body shot from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frost is in Sins's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost wants to control from the top but Sins keeps moving.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sins dives on top into guard.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost managing to control the position.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sins is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frost wants to control but Sins passes easily into half guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Frost trying to control the position.
Sins content to stall in guard here.
Sins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost pulls Sins in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins preventing the sweep.
Frost has Sins pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Sins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sins, right into the meat.
Sins throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Sins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Sins misses.
Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sins looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Sins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost cracks Sins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sins misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Sins.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
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!
Sins tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost moves away from the strike by Sins.
Sins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost misses with a hook.
Frost is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sins's half guard.
Sins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sins throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
Sins takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Sins moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sins. Sins obviously looking to wear him down.
Sins stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Sins scores with a jab.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sins.
Sins lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost misses with a hook. Sins ducked under it nicely.
Sins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Sins's shoulder, as Sins tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Sins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sins tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Frost as he checks the leg kick.
Frost throws a hook but Sins blocks it.
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
And Sins responds with a good body kick, but Frost manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Sins throws a low kick, looking for Frost's leg but Frost calmly moves out of range.
Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Sins avoided it.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frost scores with a nice strike.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sins's waist but Sins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Sins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sins lands with a nice body punch.
Sins avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sins manages to avoid it.
Sins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frost tries for a takedown but Sins circles away easily
letting Sins counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Sins settles back down.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Sins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Sins settles back down.
Sins throws a solid leg kick but Frost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sins.
Sins tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sins staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sins looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sins swivels and escapes.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Sins's shoulder, as Sins tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Sins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost avoids the body shot from Sins.
Sins cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sins cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
Frost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sins as Frost shoots in.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks the body kick.
Sins clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sins moves out of range as Frost strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sins! But no joy.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sins looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sins.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Sins moved out of range nicely.
Sins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Sins looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Sins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frost misses with a hook.
Sins thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Sins avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Sins misses with a hook.
Sins connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frost throws a body punch but Sins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sins, right into the meat.
Frost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sins.
Sins motions for Frost to come forward. Sins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Sins counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sins.
Sins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost throws a hook but Sins blocks it.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost feints and then cracks Sins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sins down.
Sins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sins misses its intended target.
Sins misses with a hook.
Frost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sins tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Sins sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Frost.
Frost stuns Sins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sins is trying to defend but Frost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost trying to control the action but Sins is working from the bottom.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is really struggling to control Sins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sins is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sins avoid being mounted?
Sins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frost has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Frost works his way to his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost working for a choke but Sins is defending well.
Frost looking for the choke but no joy.
Nick Sins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frost's guard. Nice work there by Sins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sins is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frost has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sins has passed into side control.
Frost is trying to escape the position but Sins is controlling the position.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frost tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Frost is squirming around, avoiding Sins's attempts to control the action.
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 Olaf Frost.
Well Sins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nick Sins waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 733 p4p, 91 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1379 p4p, 166 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakiyev throws out the jab.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny misses the jab.
Bakiyev cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakiyev stuns Szczęsny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Bakiyev's body. Bakiyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szczęsny darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny tried to score with a low kick but Bakiyev checks it.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakiyev. Bakiyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakiyev checks it well.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Szczęsny rushes Bakiyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakiyev avoids it.
Bakiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakiyev off the cage and back into range.
Bakiyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakiyev 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.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szczęsny! But no joy.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny scores with a spinning back kick!
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Bakiyev is wise to it.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a nice kick to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Szczęsny lands with a nice combination. Bakiyev backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Szczęsny does no damage.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakiyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to work over Bakiyev's front leg with a kick but Bakiyev checks it.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakiyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczęsny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny throws a fast counter high kick but Bakiyev manages to duck under it in time.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakiyev.
Szczęsny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakiyev doesn't seem phased though.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bakiyev takes a step back to recover.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny cracks Bakiyev with a good jab.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bakiyev's head backwards.
Szczęsny is looking to score with low kicks.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Bakiyev blocks the body kick.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakiyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Bakiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Szczęsny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Szczęsny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny lands a right hook to the body.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Szczęsny. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Szczęsny.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Bakiyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakiyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Szczęsny feints and as Bakiyev raises his hands in defense, Szczęsny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Bakiyev keeps moving.
Szczęsny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Szczęsny is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bakiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny looks to throw a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev blocks a leg kick.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Szczęsny.
I've got Szczęsny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Guk (ranked 228 p4p, 36 weight class) and Aldo O Donno (ranked 1012 p4p, 124 weight class). Jong Guk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. O Donno is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Make Some Noise - Beastie Boys. Kim Jong Guk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aldo O Donno's chin.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo O Donno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donno throws a leg kick that misses.
O Donno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
O Donno throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Donno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Donno misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but O Donno saw that one coming.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but O Donno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
O Donno misses with a hook.
O Donno tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Jong Guk - just one landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
O Donno throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk rushes O Donno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk is controlling him.
O Donno avoiding damage.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donno takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donno prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
O Donno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Donno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
O Donno fails to land with a series of punches.
O Donno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Donno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk moves into range and clinches up with O Donno.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jong Guk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Donno can turn it around.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk pushes O Donno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Donno.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno is struggling to control the position.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised O Donno's leg. O Donno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Donno.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Donno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
O Donno misses with a few strikes there.
O Donno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Donno scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but O Donno keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but O Donno moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - O Donno scores with a four punch combination!
Jong Guk is looking to wear down O Donno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
O Donno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
O Donno tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
O Donno jabs at Jong Guk's body.
O Donno cracks Jong Guk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jong Guk takes a swing at O Donno's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the leg kick from O Donno.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Donno is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Donno, right into the meat.
O Donno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk tries a low kick but O Donno avoids it.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from O Donno.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Donno will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Donno can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Donno.
Jong Guk clinches up with O Donno and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
O Donno blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Donno.
Jong Guk being controlled against the cage.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
O Donno throws a shot to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to slow O Donno down with leg kicks.
O Donno throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by O Donno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donno manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Donno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but O Donno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Donno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jong Guk circles away quickly and effectively.
O Donno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Donno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Donno.
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Jong Guk ducks right into an uppercut from O Donno.
Jong Guk is rocked!
Jong Guk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Donno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jong Guk! O Donno dives in looking to finish! Jong Guk is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo O Donno!
After winning the bout, Aldo O Donno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kim Jong Guk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 101 p4p, 16 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 699 p4p, 93 weight class). Corll has chosen Candyman as his entrance music. Abner Applegate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate moves out of range as Corll strikes.
Corll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Corll.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corll lands an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Corll blocking some punches.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Corll on the inside.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Applegate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Corll gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Corll missing with knees to the body.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Applegate.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Applegate wants to stall.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Corll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Corll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Applegate clobbers Corll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corll wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.
Corll has Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Dean Corll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corll or not.
Corll is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Applegate working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corll obliges.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Corll keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Corll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corll.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Corll rushes Applegate and presses him up against the cage.
Applegate avoiding damage as Corll throws knees to the body.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll lands a shot to the body.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A short uppercut from Corll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Corll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Corll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate is struggling to control the position.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Corll.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Corll is rocked!
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate stalling against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abner Applegate did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Applegate rushes Corll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corll misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Corll.
A short left from Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Corll lands a right hand.
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate cracks Corll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate blocks the body kick.
Applegate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Corll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corll is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Corll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corll momentarily.
Applegate lands a big right hand that sends Corll crashing to the mat! Applegate stays standing though and waves Corll back to his feet!
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Corll misses with a two punch combination.
Corll drops his hands momentarily and Applegate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Applegate works the jab nicely.
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!
Corll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Applegate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate tries to bum rush Corll with a series of wild strikes but Corll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corll.
Corll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate had his way with Dean Corll in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Corll swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Corll keeps it at a distance.
Corll tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Corll looking to pass the guard.
Corll stays in close to Applegate's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Corll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Corll stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Applegate swinging wildly here.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corll tries to clinch up.
Corll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Corll breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corll cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Corll tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Corll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corll tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Corll is avoiding it.
Corll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corll gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Corll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Corll.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corll pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Corll misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Corll.
I think Corll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Corll!
Dean Corll is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dean Corll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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