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AFC #24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 3093 p4p, 332 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 2667 p4p, 288 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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29
167 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with an open hand slap.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac counters with a body kick.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rojas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarlac - the referee stops the clock and Rojas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarlac. Rojas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the head.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tarlac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarlac walks into a jab.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tarlac's hands.
Rojas throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarlac.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlac defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlac has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tarlac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Tarlac throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojas throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Rojas takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Tarlac.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rojas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tarlac throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas works over Tarlac's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Tarlac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tarlac - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Rojas misses.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tarlac.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Rojas throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac misses with a kick to the body.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Rojas's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tarlac - that will leave a mark!
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarlac finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Rojas.
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!
Rojas slips a jab from Tarlac.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarlac should have avoided that one.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Tarlac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Rojas is rocked!
Tarlac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
Tarlac keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick.
Rojas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarlac lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Tarlac finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac cracks Rojas with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rojas tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tarlac pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rojas is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
After the fight, Vladimir Tarlac was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kingston (ranked 1096 p4p, 111 weight class) and Finlay Darrow (ranked 1156 p4p, 117 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Creep - Radiohead . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Finlay Darrow enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Finlay Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Darrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston lands a right hand.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darrow's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Darrow gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Darrow keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Darrow instigates a clinch.
Kingston lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Kingston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow taking a breather.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Kingston.
Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston lands a nice looking body shot.
Darrow 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.
Darrow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darrow throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finlay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Kingston lands with a hook. Darrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Darrow's shoulder, as Darrow tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but Darrow manages to avoid it.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darrow's sensitive parts.
Kingston catches Darrow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Darrow misses with a looping right.
Kingston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darrow just manages to avoid it.
Darrow takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kingston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darrow will feel that in the morning.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.
Darrow tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
Darrow checks a low kick from Kingston.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Darrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
It appears Kingston was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Darrow slips a jab from Kingston.
Darrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow jabs at Kingston's body.
Darrow tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kingston is able to avoid easily.
Kingston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Kingston checks it.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Darrow moved away.
A good leg kick by Darrow.
A leg kick checked by Darrow.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Kingston throws a push kick but Darrow slaps the foot to one side.
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Darrow.
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 Carl Kingston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darrow throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kingston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow misses with a looping right.
Kingston checks a low kick from Darrow.
Kingston motions for Darrow to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston looks to throw a body kick
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Darrow is looking to clinch.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darrow checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Darrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Kingston swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Carl Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
A combination from Darrow does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
Darrow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darrow cracks Kingston with a good jab.
Darrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darrow.
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
Kingston scores with a nice strike.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Darrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darrow tried to score with a low kick but Kingston checks it.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Kingston with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Darrow 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.
Darrow throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingston slips a jab from Darrow.
Kingston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Kingston.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darrow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Darrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Darrow misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Kingston.
Darrow loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Darrow takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow jabs Kingston right on the nose. Kingston blinks but takes it well.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow checks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darrow throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Darrow.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
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 Carl Kingston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Darrow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darrow throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kingston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kingston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darrow checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingston. That's going to slow Darrow down.
Darrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrow throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Darrow.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Darrow sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a thumping low kick.
Kingston lands with a hook. Darrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kingston throws a push kick but Darrow slaps the foot to one side.
Darrow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Darrow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darrow scores with a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Kingston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
Darrow slips under a jab from Kingston.
Kingston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darrow is out of range and Kingston settles back down.
Darrow throws a solid leg kick but Kingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darrow.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Darrow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Darrow takes one on the button.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kingston tries a low kick but Darrow avoids it.
Kingston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darrow will feel that in the morning.
Darrow scores with a jab to the head.
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingston.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a cross.
Darrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darrow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingston counters with an inside leg kick.
Darrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Darrow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Darrow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Darrow feints and then cracks Kingston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingston down.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kingston is out of range and Darrow settles back down.
Kingston tries to score with a low kick but Darrow moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Kingston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darrow doesn't seem phased though.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
Kingston checks a low kick from Darrow.
Kingston looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darrow swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darrow loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Kingston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darrow just manages to avoid it.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darrow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingston backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow 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.
Darrow is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kingston defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Darrow.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Darrow checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Kingston tried to counter with a leg kick but Darrow avoided it.
Darrow slips a jab from Kingston.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow wants to slow Kingston down by chopping away at his legs.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a left to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kingston - that will leave a mark!
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Darrow is looking to clinch.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darrow checks a leg kick.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Darrow.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Darrow off the cage and back into range.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kingston thuds his shin into the meat of Darrow's side.
Kingston blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Darrow is predictable there
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Kingston.
Darrow slips a jab from Kingston.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Darrow.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Darrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Kingston off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
A shot to the body from Darrow misses
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Darrow flicks out a counter leg kick but Kingston steps away.
Darrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Darrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
Darrow rushes Kingston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Kingston tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Kingston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darrow's elbow.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Kingston's ribcage. Kingston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Darrow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kingston.
A short left from Darrow.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingston.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darrow or not.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Finlay Darrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Darrow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston scores with a spinning back kick!
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Darrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Kingston with an uppercut!
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darrow scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Darrow misses
and Kingston counters with a nice body kick.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Kingston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kingston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingston's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Darrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Darrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kingston blocks the leg kick.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darrow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darrow tried to score with a low kick but Kingston checks it.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow cracks Kingston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kingston lands a slapping body shot.
Kingston feints and then cracks Darrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darrow down.
Darrow wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Darrow sees coming a mile off.
Kingston takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Kingston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDarrow.
Darrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darrow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kingston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston counters with an inside leg kick.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow misses the jab.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Darrow's front leg but catches the back leg as Darrow tries to avoid it.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Darrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darrow takes one on the button.
Kingston throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Darrow catches Kingston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darrow throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Darrow is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow closes the distance and pushes Kingston back into the cage.
Finlay Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlay Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finlay Darrow.
I think Kingston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
Carl Kingston is the new featherweight champion!
Carl Kingston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mellow Mood (ranked 1754 p4p, 192 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 2830 p4p, 282 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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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
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mellow Mood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Mood scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mood doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Mood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mood lands a really nice looking cross but Tsuruta seems unphased.
Mood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuruta's head.
Mood moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mood!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Mood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Tsuruta crashes against the mat.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mood is avoiding damage well.
Tsuruta wants to control for a moment but Mood uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsuruta passes to full mount!
Mood is squirming around, avoiding Tsuruta's attempts to control the action.
Mood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing strikes here but Mood is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws some wild stikes that Mood manages to avoid easily.
Mood suckers Tsuruta into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mood is now in Tsuruta's guard!
Mood trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mood manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsuruta is working Mood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mood is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Mood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mood pulls Tsuruta in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Mood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Mood!
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Mood is having none of it.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Mood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mood is trying to get back to full guard.
Mood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mood thuds his shin into the meat of Tsuruta's side.
Mood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsuruta eats them both and turns towards Mood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Mood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mood throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Mood connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Mood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Mood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mood misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Mellow Mood is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta works Mood's body with a nice hook.
Mood tries a head kick but it misses.
Mood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Mood ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta darts in and clinches Mood up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mood stops a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Mood landing knees to the head.
Mood trying to stall but Tsuruta improves his position.
Mood lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mood misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mood!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta breaks from Mood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mood wants to control but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta landing punches.
Tsuruta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is landing with some decent strikes but Mood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tsuruta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tsuruta controlling the position easily from mount.
Tsuruta trying to control but Mood is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Tsuruta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tsuruta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tsuruta looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mood lands a head kick!
Tsuruta dives in for a single leg takedown but Mood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Mood.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mood as he jumps to the side.
Mood looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Mood misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mood.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Mood right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into Mood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Tsuruta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Mood keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Mood blocks nicely.
Mood controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tsuruta works over Mood with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta trying to control but Mood is working from the bottom.
Mellow Mood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mood lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mood as he avoids it easily.
Mellow Mood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Mood tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mood gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a two punch combo.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mood walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mood is looking to land body kicks.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Mood shakes him off and moves away.
Mellow Mood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mood throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Mood misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control but Mood is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
A victorious Tomomi Tsuruta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Rain (ranked 1730 p4p, 208 weight class) and Chris Nilan (ranked 1445 p4p, 183 weight class). Rain comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Nilan has chosen No Love as his entrance music. Black Rain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Black Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Nilan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilan throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Black Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rain slips a jab from Nilan.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Nilan 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.
Rain misses with a body punch
and Nilan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilan.
Nice shot lands for Nilan.
Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain pushes Nilan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nilan breaks from the clinch.
Rain throws a low kick but Nilan avoids it.
Nilan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nilan misses with a double jab.
Nilan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Rain.
Nilan throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Nilan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Nilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Nilan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Nilan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain scores with a decent looking hook.
Nilan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Rain throws a body punch but Nilan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain lands with a cross.
Nilan looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain throws a good cross that connects.
Nilan darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
Nilan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilan breaks the clinch.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Rain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nilan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilan scrambles back to his feet.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Nilan's shoulder, as Nilan tries to avoid the shot.
Nilan walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilan staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rain.
A big right from Nilan misses.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilan.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Nilan.
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rain.
Nilan trying to land knees to the body.
Nilan lands a nice uppercut.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nilan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain tries to pull guard but Nilan won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Rain.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rain.
Nilan lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain scores with a shot to the side of Nilan's head.
Nilan misses with some punches.
Rain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rain tries a body shot but Nilan blocks it.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Rain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilan backwards.
Nilan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Nilan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilan misses with some punches.
Nilan misses with an elbow over the top.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Rain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chris Nilan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain digs a good hook to Nilan's body.
Rain has been working on his balance at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nilan.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Nilan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nilan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilan.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Nilan throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain clinches with his opponent.
Nilan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Rain on the inside.
Nilan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilans head.
Nilan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilan can do to turn this around?
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Black Rain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilan.
Rain blocks an elbow strike from Nilan.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Nilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilan prevents a body shot from Rain.
A short body shot lands from Rain as the two fighters clinch.
Nilan blocks an uppercut.
Rain scores with a shoulder strike.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
A short right from Nilan on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rain.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Nilan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rain.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nilan looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Nilan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nilan misses the shot to the body.
Rain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nilan manages to circle out of the way.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain works Nilan's body with a nice hook.
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilan, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilan.
Nilan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rain tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilan.
Rain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilan digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilan.
Rain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nilan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain manages to pull guard.
Rain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilan is aware though and is defending well.
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Nilan defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan forces his way into half guard.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Nilan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilan seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Rain dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nilan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Nilan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain swings for the body but Nilan moves out of range.
Nilan unleashes a big counter combination but Rain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Nilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilan walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Nilan misses.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain throws a head kick that half lands.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilan moves away.
Nilan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nilan has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Nilan controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rain tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Rain back against the cage.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nilan walks away with a smile on his face. Rain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nilan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilan.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Nilan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Rain.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nilan if he has to take too many more of those.
Rain slips under a jab from Nilan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain misses with a hook. Nilan ducked under it nicely.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain staying out of range there.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Rain.
Nilan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nilan drops his hands momentarily and Rain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain tests Nilan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilan throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Nilan throws a sloppy body shot
and Rain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilan thinking.
Nilan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Nilan tries to counter with a clinch but Rain shakes him off and moves away.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Rain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Rain lands a nice shot that snaps Nilan's head back.
Nilan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rain finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilan's head.
Rain clinches up with Nilan and pushes him back against the cage.
Nilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilan tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rain's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rain.
Nilan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Nilan.
Nilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rain is defending well for now.
Rain takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nilan's efforts to push away.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
Nilan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
A short body shot lands from Rain as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Nilan.
Rain tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Rain back against the cage.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nilan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nilan lands a hook that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Nilan breaks the clinch.
Nilan scores with a jab. Rain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain swings for the body but Nilan moves out of range.
Rain lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Rain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rain, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Rain!
A less than humble Black Rain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 2322 p4p, 295 weight class) and Alex Graves (ranked 2061 p4p, 277 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dincht might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Down With The Sickness. The crowd seem to be enjoying Graves's choice of entrance music: London Calling. Zell Dincht is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Dincht sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Dincht shows good takedown defense.
Dincht rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dincht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Zell Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Graves.
Dincht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dincht pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dincht scores with a nice right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dincht enables Graves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dincht manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graves wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Graves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dincht looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dincht looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dincht!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Dincht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves with the active half guard here but Dincht passes nicely into side control.
Graves tries to bench press Dincht off him but Dincht keeps the position.
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.
Graves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dincht's best efforts.
Graves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves working for submissions but it's allowed Dincht to get to half guard.
Dincht is controlling the pace.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Dincht has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves gets full guard.
Graves working for submissions but it's allowed Dincht to get to half guard.
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dincht jumps into side control!
Graves tries to improve position but can't.
Dincht avoids the strikes from the bottom by Graves.
Dincht tries to advance to mount but can't.
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dincht with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dincht's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dincht's back!
Graves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dincht knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dincht for a finish.
Graves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Graves is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dincht won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Graves off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Graves!
An out of breath Alex Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 1930 p4p, 291 weight class) and Neyman Gariniho (ranked 1712 p4p, 264 weight class). Peter Hare 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neyman Gariniho!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Hare.
Gariniho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hare defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Gariniho misses.
Hare throws a front kick that sends Gariniho stumbling back into the cage.
Hare blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Hare throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hare lands with a cross.
Gariniho wants to land a leg kick but Hare is out of range.
Gariniho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hare.
Gariniho works Hare's body with a nice hook.
Gariniho moves out of range of the body kick.
Gariniho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hare walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with an uppercut
and Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gariniho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare slips a straight right by Gariniho.
Gariniho slips a jab from Hare.
Hare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Gariniho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
A combination from Hare does no damage.
Gariniho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hare if he has to take too many more of those.
Gariniho doesn't manage to clinch there - Hare circles away.
Gariniho throws a right hand that misses
and Hare counters with a right hand to the body.
Hare blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Hare moved out of range nicely.
Gariniho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hare circles away quickly and effectively.
Gariniho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hare's head.
Hare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hare swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gariniho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare throws a hook but Gariniho avoids it easily.
Gariniho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gariniho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Hare was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hare throws a series of punches but Gariniho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gariniho.
Hare lands an overhand right.
Gariniho scores with a hook.
Gariniho moves forwards but Hare connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hare misses with a series of wild punches.
Hare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hare misses the target.
Hare takes one to the chin there.
Hare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho misses with a leg kick
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Gariniho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hare half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hare throws a looping overhand right but Gariniho ducks down to avoid it.
Gariniho throws a fast counter high kick but Hare manages to duck under it in time.
Gariniho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gariniho eats them both and turns towards Hare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gariniho lands a high kick!
Gariniho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick. Hare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gariniho jabs at Hare's body.
Gariniho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hare back to the cage. Gariniho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gariniho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hare is just out of range.
Hare throwing a counter right hand but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Hare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gariniho.
Gariniho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho lands a body shot.
Gariniho misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hare misses the target.
Hare slips a jab from Gariniho.
Hare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a hook
and Hare counters with a nice uppercut.
Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho looks to land a combination but Hare avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gariniho misses with a looping left.
Hare throws a counter high kick but Gariniho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gariniho moves away.
Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gariniho circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hare. Gariniho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gariniho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hare.
Gariniho tries a head kick but it misses.
Gariniho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gariniho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gariniho fails to land with a series of punches.
Gariniho throws a hook but Hare avoids it easily.
Gariniho blocks a head kick by Hare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gariniho, as that shot connected.
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!
Hare keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare scores with a head kick. Gariniho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hare is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
Hare swinging wildly here.
Hare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gariniho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gariniho throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hare tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hare throws a series of punches but Gariniho avoids them all with ease.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
As Gariniho looks to move away, Hare throws a big counter combo but Gariniho just gets out of the way.
Hare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gariniho.
Hare lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gariniho throws a big counter head kick but Hare avoids it with no problem.
Gariniho lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho lands a high kick!
Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gariniho circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho moves away from the strike by Hare.
Hare slips a straight right by Gariniho.
Gariniho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gariniho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Hare swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gariniho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho lands a nice looking body shot.
Gariniho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hare.
Hare thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gariniho misses with an uppercut. Hare saw that one coming.
Hare is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hare misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hare walks into a jab.
Gariniho throws an overhand right that lands on Hare's shoulder, as Hare tries to avoid the shot.
Gariniho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hare throws a hook to the side of Gariniho's head but Gariniho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hare walks into a left hand.
Peter Hare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gariniho throws a body punch but Hare moves out of range.
Gariniho swings widly with a right hand
and Hare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gariniho.
Hare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gariniho's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho punishes Hare's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hare connects with an inside leg kick.
Gariniho slips a jab and a cross from Hare.
Gariniho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hare throws a body shot but no joy.
Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Gariniho.
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
It appears Hare was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho throws a hook but Hare avoids it easily.
Gariniho lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Gariniho misses
and Hare counters with a left and a right that stings Gariniho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
That's time! Hare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gariniho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gariniho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gariniho swings for the body but Hare moves out of range.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Hare moves out of range.
Hare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gariniho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gariniho cracks a nice hook into Hare's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gariniho. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hare swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick. Hare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Hare.
Hare throws out a powerful jab.
Hare scores with a jab.
Hare keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gariniho lands a really nice looking cross but Hare seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hare swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gariniho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hare counters with a stiff right hand.
Hare takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gariniho lands with a right hand.
Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Hare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gariniho.
Hare scores with a nice strike.
Gariniho misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Hare tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho throws a sloppy head kick and Hare moves out of range easily.
Hare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Hare seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gariniho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peter Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Hare.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho feints and then cracks Hare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hare down.
Gariniho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hare.
Hare throwing a counter right hand but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Gariniho misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Hare misses its target.
Gariniho cracks a nice hook into Hare's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Gariniho.
Gariniho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gariniho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jeez, Peter Hare's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gariniho throws a shot to the body.
Gariniho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hare cracks Gariniho with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Hare moves out of range.
Gariniho misses the jab.
Hare throwing a counter right hand but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Hare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neyman Gariniho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gariniho.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hare throws a hook but Gariniho avoids it easily.
Gariniho tests Hare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gariniho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gariniho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hare might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hare takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hare slips a jab from Gariniho.
Nice shot by Gariniho.
Gariniho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho moves out of range as Hare strikes.
Gariniho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gariniho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hare.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Hare's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neyman Gariniho!
In his post fight interview, Neyman Gariniho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 1414 p4p, 179 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 1350 p4p, 167 weight class). Chernishev comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Chernokov has chosen Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud as his entrance music. Sergey Chernishev 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernishev throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Chernokov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernokov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chernishev's guard.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernokov landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernishev has wrist control.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernishev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov stands up over Chernishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernokov cracks Chernishev with a solid left hand.
Chernokov trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernishev has control of Chernokov's left arm, preventing Chernokov from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev 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.
Chernishev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chernishev is keeping the position for now.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernishev has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chernokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chernokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernokov won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev controlling Chernokov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernokov's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernishev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Chernishev tries to pass.
Chernokov is trying to keep Chernishev in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chernishev swinging wildly here.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chernokov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chernishev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chernokov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernishev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chernishev's best efforts.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Chernokov's hands, connecting with Chernokov's forehead.
Chernokov wants to control the action here but instead Chernishev manages to pass to full mount!
Chernokov working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chernishev cracks Chernokov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chernokov regains half guard.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov manages to get to full guard.
Chernishev looking to pass the guard.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernishev trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chernishev has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is trying to work for a kimura but Chernishev is defending well.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernishev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chernishev is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chernokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Chernishev has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexei Chernokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernishev is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chernokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Chernishev ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernishev also avoids with ease.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Chernokov is quick to defend against it.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernishev.
Chernishev slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chernishev - that will leave a mark!
Chernishev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chernishev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernishev somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chernishev tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev tries a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body
and Chernokov counters with a left to the body.
Chernishev throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Chernokov coming out on top.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernishev missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernishev throws a low kick but Chernokov avoids it.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Chernokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernishev throws a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernishev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov counters with a left and a right that stings Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Chernishev's head but Chernishev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Chernokov there.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Chernokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Chernokov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chernokov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernokov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 2006 p4p, 193 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 1720 p4p, 169 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taranin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Taranin as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands with a straight right. Saibot didn't see that one coming.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Taranin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saibot misses the jab.
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Saibot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taranin thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Taranin! He's out on his feet! Saibot rushes in and drops Taranin with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed ONeill (ranked 1143 p4p, 158 weight class) and Alex Parker (ranked 1367 p4p, 190 weight class). Alex Parker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ed ONeill'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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but ONeill bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
ONeill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed ONeill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ONeill fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a body kick that stops ONeill in his tracks momentarily.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ONeill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ed ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
ONeill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
ONeill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
ONeill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ONeill off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. ONeill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ONeill has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Ed ONeill has been cut.
Parker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as ONeill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
ONeill misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
ONeill shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ONeill backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeill shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ONeill gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ONeill shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ONeill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ONeill manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker's guard now, I'm sure.
Parker kicks ONeill off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker stuffs the takedown.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ONeill's hands.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeill's calf.
ONeill shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. ONeill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That kick from Parker tenderised ONeill's leg. ONeill is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on ONeill's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ONeill.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker connects with a high kick.
ONeill is rocked!
Parker gets caught napping as ONeill dives in and scores a takedown. Parker manages to retain 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.
ONeill trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick ONeill off! ONeill jumps back into Parker's guard.
Parker wants to sweep here but ONeill controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill 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! Parker rolls with it to try and escape but ONeill cranks on the arm and Parker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed ONeill!
A victorious Ed ONeill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Loel (ranked 1109 p4p, 136 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 819 p4p, 99 weight class). Loel's entrance music is Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life. A fine choice. Humbert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Babylon 5 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loel looks to score with a jab to the body but Humbert is just out of range.
Loel defending well as Humbert loads up on a big left hand.
Loel throws a sloppy head kick and Humbert moves out of range easily.
Loel throws a right and a left that Humbert avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Loel. Those never looked like landing.
Loel avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Humbert Humbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humbert misses with a hook
and Loel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Humbert lands a nice hook to Loel's body. Loel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Loel misses the target.
Humbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Loel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Humbert stuns Loel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loel takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Humbert thuds his right hand into Loel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Loel.
Humbert throws out a loose jab but Loel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Loel.
Loel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loel.
Humbert swinging wildly here.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loel manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Humbert misses
and Loel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Loel moves away from the strike by Humbert.
It looked like Loel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Humbert swings for the body but Loel moves out of range.
Humbert misses with a hook
and Loel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loel.
Loel throwing a counter right hand but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Loel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Loel throws a series of punches but Humbert avoids them all with ease.
Humbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Humbert works the jab nicely.
Loel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Humberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Loel. Those never looked like landing.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Humbert throws out a counter right but Loel avoids it with no problem.
Loel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Humbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Humbert lands a right hook to the body.
Humbert scores with a hook.
Loel swings widly with a right hand
and Humbert scores with a counter punch that sends Loel to the canvas! Humbert smells blood - he's punishing Loel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Loel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humbert Humbert!
After the big win, Humbert Humbert made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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