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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 2745 p4p, 60 weight class) and Nick Fury (ranked 4750 p4p, 135 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Fury!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been informed that Fury has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fury jabs at Cruz Jr's body.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury misses with a left hand
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nick Fury has been cut.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury lands a high kick!
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Fury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fury scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Fury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz Jr's sensitive parts.
Fury throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fury throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nick Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Fury lands a jab to the nose.
Fury swinging wildly here.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr clinches.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz Jr.
Fury throws an elbow but it misses.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Fury.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Fury misses the jab.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fury misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Fury.
Fury blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Fury avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Fury misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury's corner calls for a 1-2. Fury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fury wants to land a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Fury throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
It looked like Cruz Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
It looks like Cruz Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fury tried to score with a low kick but Cruz Jr checks it.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick!
Cruz Jr cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fury looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cruz Jr finish him?
Fury is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr sends Fury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz Jr is motioning to the referee to let Fury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz Jr finish him?
Cruz Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fury throws a front kick aimed at Cruz Jr's knee but Cruz Jr avoids it well.
Fury connects with a right hand. Cruz Jr shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury misses with an uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fury! Cruz Jr lets Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruz Jr fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Fury square on the jaw! Damn, Fury is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Awut Smith (ranked 1943 p4p, 236 weight class) and Cobb Banes (ranked 2913 p4p, 313 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. This should be fireworks!
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273 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Awut Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith defending well as Banes loads up on a big left hand.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks for the body kick but Banes saw that one coming.
Smith looks for the body kick but Banes saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith with a hook.
It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut.
Banes jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Banes missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Banes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Banes tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Smith tenderised Banes's leg. Banes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Banes counters with a body kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Banes moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banes's head backwards.
Smith with a hook.
Banes is looking to land body kicks.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith drops Banes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Banes! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Awut Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Awut Smith thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demento (ranked 2259 p4p, 52 weight class) and Beta Knox (ranked 2659 p4p, 56 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Beta Knox enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Demento tries for a takedown. No joy.
Demento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demento goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Demento backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Knox 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.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demento at a distance.
Knox digs a good hook to Demento's body.
Demento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demento 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox cracks Demento with a good jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demento tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Demento needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demento's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demento scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Demento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Demento tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Demento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox jabs Demento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Knox.
Demento gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demento closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox is pressed up against the cage. Demento has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knox down to the mat. Knox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demento rather than just go for the knockout.
Demento shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demento had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox connects with a right hand. Demento shakes it off.
Knox swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Demento tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Demento tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Demento gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento tries to move to full mount but Knox actually manages to regain half guard.
Demento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Demento is looking to stall here but Knox recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Demento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Demento throwing strikes but missing.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Demento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demento throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento avoids the body shot from Knox.
As Knox looks to move away, Demento throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demento doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox lands a head shot.
Demento shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Knox trying to hold on to Demento's head to control him but Demento postures up.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox controlling Demento's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Demento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knox is on top in guard.
Demento trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Demento looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Demento up and slammed him! Demento can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control!
Knox is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knox is putting a hurting on Demento here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox working the body and head with strikes.
Knox controls the position from side control.
Demento tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Demento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox thuds a left hand into Demento's body.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Demento swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox clobbers Demento with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox jabs Demento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox digs a good body shot into Demento's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demento doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demento at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Demento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demento shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Demento shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demento's calf.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Demento takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox digs a good body shot into Demento's ribs.
Demento takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demento is rocked!
Knox cracks Demento with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Demento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damien Demento's cut is getting worse.
Knox fakes the body blow, causing Demento to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Demento goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beta Knox!
Beta Knox managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BloodOath 85% Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Norris (ranked 1150 p4p, 60 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 2077 p4p, 101 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
Norris throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Dong counters with a right hand to the body.
Will Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Dong wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Dong avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
A jab from Norris misses.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Dong defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong tries to counter with a clinch but Norris shakes him off and moves away.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Norris saw it coming and moves away.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris tries a low kick but Dong avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong slips a jab from Norris.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
A solid body kick from Norris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Dong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Norris misses its target.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Norris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Dong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris's knee momentarily.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Norris avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Dong counters with a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a right hand
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Norris down.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Norris misses.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong scores with a kick to the body.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Dong swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norris if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Dong down.
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the cage.
Norris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick as Dong jumps back.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Norris misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norris.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong throws out a powerful jab.
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong counters with a solid body kick.
Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong thinks about the counter body kick.
Dong throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws a shot to the body.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Norris.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norris will feel that in the morning.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Norris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Norris misses with a low kick as Dong jumps back.
Norris misses with a jab to the body
and Dong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Norris motions for Dong to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Norris is wise to it.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Dong finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Norris settles back down.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Dong scores with a spinning back kick!
Dong moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
And Dong responds with a good body kick, but Norris manages to step out the way in time.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dong.
Dong is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong gets through Norris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dong lands a left hand.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a push kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Dong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Dong checks a low kick from Norris.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Dong blocks a head kick by Norris.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Norris throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong is trying to counter with his kicks.
Norris cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Norris's knee but Norris avoids it well.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Norris slips a jab from Dong.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Dong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Dong counters with a body kick that stops Norris in his tracks momentarily.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Dong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong keeps Norris at a distance using the push kick.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dong moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong is working an open guard so Norris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dong moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norris throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong jabs at Norris's body.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong 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.
Norris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
Dong throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Norris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a nice body kick.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norris throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norris misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norris's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Dong checks a low kick from Norris.
Dong jabs at Norris's body.
Norris throws a body kick that misses
and Dong counters with a good, hard body kick but Norris shrugs it off.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong wants to slow Norris down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dong just manages to avoid it.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Norris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Norris counters with a quick kick to the body but Dong blocks it.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Dong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Norris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dong if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Norris throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Norris misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norris!
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Will Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yung Hung Dong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yung Hung Dong.
Well Dong 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yung Hung Dong!
A very excited looking Yung Hung Dong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Me (ranked 1639 p4p, 39 weight class) and Magyan Murko (ranked 6583 p4p, 106 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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158 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Just Fight Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murko with a hook.
Fight Me wants to clinch up but Murko keeps it at a distance.
Murko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fight Me eats them both and turns towards Murko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fight Me closes the distance and clinches.
Murko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fight Me struggles to land a body shot inside as Murko controls his hands.
Murko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fight Me backwards.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me misses with some punches.
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fight Me scores with a shot to the side of Murko's head.
Fight Me misses with a punch on the inside.
Murko blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Fight Me.
Fight Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
Fight Me 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.
Fight Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fight Me.
Fight Me fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me has a couple of punches blocked by Murko.
Fight Me's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fight Me presses Murko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fight Me.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fight Me.
Fight Me lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fight Me blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fight Me working aggressively here.
Fight Me blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murko.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fight Me misses with a body punch.
Fight Me blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fight Me.
Murko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
Fight Me fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight Me swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
Murko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me blocks an uppercut.
Murko misses with a body punch.
Murko breaks from the clinch.
Murko tests Fight Me's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fight Me tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murko lands a right hook to the body.
Murko misses with a low kick.
As Murko tries to get set, Fight Me tries to push him back and clinch up but Murko manages to avoid the attempt.
Murko slips a straight right by Fight Me.
A little jabbing left from Murko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fight Me moves away.
Murko with a hook.
Fight Me loads up on a big right hand but Murko slips the punch.
Fight Me jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murko misses with a few strikes there.
Fight Me scores with a jab to the body.
Fight Me moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko lands with a short shot to the head.
Fight Me lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fight Me misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
Fight Me tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fight Me throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fight Me.
Murko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murko.
Fight Me lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fight Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
Murko throws a head punch that misses.
Murko cracks Fight Me with a nice body shot.
Murko working aggressively here.
Fight Me fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fight Me working aggressively here.
Fight Me misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fight Me lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight Me throws a head punch that misses.
Fight Me misses with some punches.
Murko tries to work over Fight Me's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fight Me pushes Murko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Fight Me.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fight Me swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fight Me can't find room to land a body shot as Murko controls the action.
Murko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murko misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fight Me takes one on the button.
Murko swats away the attempt to clinch by Fight Me.
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 Just Fight Me will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fight Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fight Me is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
Fight Me gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murko swings for the body but Fight Me moves out of range.
Murko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fight Me gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murko fails to land.
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
Murko lands a right hand.
Murko pushes Fight Me back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fight Me blocking some punches.
Fight Me blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murko.
Fight Me swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murko tries a body shot but Fight Me blocks it.
Murko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fight Me.
Murko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fight Me working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fight Me.
Fight Me has a couple of punches blocked by Murko.
Murko lands an uppercut.
Murko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murko.
Murko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murko scores with a shot to the side of Fight Me's head.
Murko lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a punch to the body.
Murko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fight Me can't find room to land a body shot as Murko controls the action.
Fight Me misses with some punches.
Murko has a couple of punches blocked by Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
Murko blocks an uppercut.
Fight Me fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Murko.
Murko pushes Fight Me back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
Murko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Fight Me.
Fight Me fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me blocking some punches.
Fight Me lands with a light punch inside.
Fight Me tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murko.
Murko has a couple of punches blocked by Fight Me.
Fight Me can't find room to land a body shot as Murko controls the action.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fight Me lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fight Me.
Murko throws a head punch that misses.
Fight Me misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murko working aggressively here.
Murko misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fight Me backwards.
Fight Me working aggressively here.
Murko throws a punch but it's blocked by Fight Me.
Fight Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
A short left from Fight Me.
Fight Me has a couple of punches blocked by Murko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murko.
Murko lands a left hand.
Murko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Murko.
Fight Me gets through Murko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fight Me takes a shot to the head.
Murko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fight Me uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko can't find room to land a body shot as Fight Me controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murko.
Murko blocks an uppercut.
Fight Me blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murko misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fight Me.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight Me blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fight Me.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fight Me.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fight Me.
Murko lands a right hand.
Fight Me swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fight Me lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fight Me swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fight Me blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Murko.
Fight Me misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murko fails to land.
Murko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murko has a couple of punches blocked by Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murko blocks a body shot from Fight Me.
Murko blocks an uppercut.
Murko breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magyan Murko 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. This is the final round!
Fight Me tries to clinch there but Murko circles away.
Murko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fight Me counters with a series of strikes. Murko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fight Me tries to close the distance and clinch but Murko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murko throws a right and a left that Fight Me avoids nicely.
Fight Me swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fight Me tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murko throws a push kick but Fight Me slaps the foot to one side.
Fight Me seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murko moves out of range of the strikes.
Murko throws a good cross that connects.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murko scores with a hook to the body. Fight Me takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Murko.
Murko misses with a kick to the body
and Fight Me counters with a three punch combo that has Murko backing up. Murko nods at Fight Me to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Fight Me shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fight Me misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fight Me blocks a low kick nicely.
Fight Me showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko jabs at Fight Me's body.
Fight Me tries to clinch but Murko is having none of it.
Fight Me is looking to clinch.
Murko cracks Fight Me with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fight Me showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murko.
Fight Me tries to move into range but Murko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fight Me wants to clinch up but Murko keeps it at a distance.
Fight Me throws a right and a left that Murko avoids nicely.
Fight Me misses with a combination
letting Murko counter with a right hand.
Murko throws a push kick but Fight Me slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko misses with a two punch combination.
Fight Me is looking to counter the offense by Murko and move into the clinch.
Fight Me misses with a two punch combination.
Murko scores with a one two! Fight Me had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fight Me lands with a nice body punch.
Murko scores with a jab to the head.
Murko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Murko.
Fight Me takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Murko.
Fight Me needs to keep his hands up - Murko had a free shot at his head there.
Just Fight Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murko prevents a body shot from Fight Me.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight Me swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fight Me tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fight Me blocks an uppercut.
Murko gets through Fight Me's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murko lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
Fight Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
Fight Me throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murkos head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fight Me.
Just Fight Me has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fight Me misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murko throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fight Me.
Murko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murko is trying to force a seperation but Fight Me has the dominant position.
Fight Me misses with a body punch.
Murko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fight Me darts in and clinches Murko up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight Me throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murko.
Fight Me throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fight Me lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murko.
Fight Me swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fight Me keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murko's efforts to push away.
Murko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fight Me backwards.
Murko has a couple of punches blocked by Fight Me.
Fight Me is working Murko over against the cage.
Fight Me looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murko blocks a body shot from Fight Me.
Fight Me softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fight Me blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fight Me.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magyan Murko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magyan Murko!
Magyan Murko 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yang Xinhai (ranked 878 p4p, 43 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 619 p4p, 28 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Xinhai misses
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control.
Xinhai pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
Friman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friman is chipping away with strikes.
Xinhai is trying to buck Friman off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friman working the ground and pound but Xinhai is defending the strikes.
Friman trying to control the action but Xinhai is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
Xinhai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Friman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xinhai 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.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xinhai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xinhai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman throws a strike aimed at the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai avoids it well.
Xinhai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman scores with punches from side control.
Friman controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Xinhai parries the strikes from Friman easily there. Friman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xinhai to escape.
Friman working the ground and pound but Xinhai is defending the strikes.
Xinhai dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Friman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friman tries to score with some ground and pound. Xinhai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Friman in side control, throwing shots but Xinhai defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai is trying to buck Friman off.
Friman is chipping away with strikes.
Friman lands a few punches from side control.
Xinhai parries the strikes from Friman easily there. Friman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xinhai to escape.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Xinhai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Xinhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Friman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xinhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Xinhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xinhai wants it to stay on the feet.
Friman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xinhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman lands a nice hook to Xinhai's body. Xinhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xinhai works Friman's body with a nice hook.
Xinhai throws a big shot that misses.
Friman shoots in and bounces Xinhai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xinhai is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xinhai.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xinhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xinhai tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friman slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xinhai has hold of Friman's hands but Friman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friman trying to control from half guard but Xinhai is working away.
Friman working Xinhai over with strikes.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xinhai defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Friman manages to mount him!
Xinhai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Friman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Xinhai is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friman looking to finish with strikes here!
Friman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xinhai hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Friman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xinhai is bucking up trying to escape but Friman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman 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!
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai connects with the punch.
Friman scores with a decent looking hook.
Xinhai scores with a nice strike.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Friman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Friman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Friman.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Friman shoots in.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Xinhai misses the target.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xinhai throws a good cross that connects.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Friman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xinhai throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xinhai rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman slips under a jab.
Friman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xinhai stuns Friman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman stands up over Xinhai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman stops Xinhai from standing up.
Friman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xinhai being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friman.
Friman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yang Xinhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Friman 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
In his post fight interview, Oskar Friman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 512 p4p, 20 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 752 p4p, 35 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Execute Plan: Onwards Zombie Soldiers . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott misses with a right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Walcott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walcott scores with a head kick. Nagasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Walcott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki catches Walcott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nagasaki is trying to defend but Walcott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nagasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walcott.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walcott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Walcott trying to control the pace.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Walcott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Walcott in close.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki controls Walcott momentarily but Walcott frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walcott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagasaki's calf.
Nagasaki works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott feints a counter leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walcott tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott wants to land a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Walcott falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Walcott throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is nestled in close to Walcott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walcott wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Walcott has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walcott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walcott manages to get to full guard.
Walcott keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Walcott is quick to defend against it.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nagasaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a leg kick.
Walcott scores with a head kick. Nagasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Walcott throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Walcott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott is looking to score with low kicks.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.
Good leg kick by Walcott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Walcott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walcott works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Nagasaki down.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Nagasaki backing away here, and Walcott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walcott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walcott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walcott tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Walcott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walcott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walcott.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Walcott there.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walcott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Walcott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walcott.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Walcott is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Walcott has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Walcott's belly button to the back.
Walcott moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott is looking to score with low kicks.
Walcott connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Walcott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Walcott off the cage and back into range.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walcott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walcott wants it to stay on the feet.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walcott's knee momentarily.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Walcott finds it's target.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
Nagasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walcott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagasaki's calf.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Walcott tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott cracks the inside of Nagasaki's front leg.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walcott misses with a low kick as Nagasaki jumps back.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looking to score a takedown here. Walcott is defending well but Nagasaki drives through and ends up in Walcott's guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walcott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki trying to control but Walcott is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walcott pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Walcott wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
An out of breath Santosh Nagasaki 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 801 p4p, 102 weight class) and Thomas Raske (ranked 1009 p4p, 126 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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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raske!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske instigates a clinch.
Raske misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands a left hand.
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske clinches.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich is trying to break free.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raske staying out of range there.
Raske wants to counter with a clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him away.
Raske misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhasevich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Raske.
Raske throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Raske has managed to clinch.
Raske tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich is pushing Raske up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Raske looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Raske just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Raske.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Raske flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhasevich steps away.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Mikhasevich takes one to the side of the head.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Raske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Raske looks to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Raske down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich cracks Raske with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raske misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raske has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mikhasevich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raske working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske.
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raske clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske is working Mikhasevich over against the cage.
Raske pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raske slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
Raske clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Raske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Mikhasevich.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas Raske seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raske lands with a nice body punch.
Raske tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raske thinking.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske moves into range and clinches up with Mikhasevich.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske cracks the inside of Mikhasevich's front leg.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Raske has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raske feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske lands a front kick.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich sets himself, and Raske steps forward looking for the clinch! Mikhasevich avoids it this time.
Raske throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.
Mikhasevich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raske just manages to avoid it.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Raske throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Mikhasevich has knocked Raske down with a huge combo! Mikhasevich steps away and waves a wobbly Raske back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Raske is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske misses with a low kick as Mikhasevich jumps back.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
A jab from Raske misses.
Mikhasevich lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand.
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
Raske tries a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raske momentarily.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Raske tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raske looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Raske blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Raske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
Raske lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Raske tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raske.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Raske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske being controlled against the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Raske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Raske misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raske moves into the clinch.
A short left from Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
A short right from Raske.
Mikhasevich is trying to push Raske away but Raske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mikhasevich pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikhasevich's efforts to push away.
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske tries to clinch there but Mikhasevich circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Raske.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikhasevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raske. Raske circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Raske catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raske! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Raske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Scrotum (ranked 182 p4p, 30 weight class) and Corban Storm (ranked 187 p4p, 31 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Cardio machine |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corban Storm!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Storm.
Storm avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum 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.
Scrotum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Storm throws a series of punches but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm scores with the left hand. Scrotum knows he should have avoided that one.
Storm lands a body shot.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Storm.
Scrotum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scrotum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scrotum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Scrotum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrotum looking for a kimura from the bottom but Storm passes into side control!
Storm cracks Scrotum with a big elbow.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scrotum taking punishment in the form of punches.
Storm cracks Scrotum with a big elbow.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scrotum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Storm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Scrotum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Scrotum is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Scrotum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Scrotum's hands, connecting with Scrotum's forehead.
Scrotum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is nestled in close to Scrotum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scrotum is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm winds up and cracks Scrotum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Storm is looking to advance position but Scrotum won't allow it.
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Scrotum's head.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Scrotum's head.
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Storm trying to control the action but Scrotum is working from the bottom.
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Scrotum's head.
Scrotum is rocked!
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Scrotum taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Scrotum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Scrotum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is keen to just control but Scrotum is a slippery customer.
Scrotum seems to have got his legs back now.
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Scrotum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scrotum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Scrotum's hands, connecting with Scrotum's forehead.
Storm is nestled in close to Scrotum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scrotum is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Storm!
Scrotum loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scrotum to the mat! Scrotum manages to get full guard.
Storm stands up over Scrotum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm stands and throws Scrotum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrotum is trying to work for a sweep but Storm has mounted him!
Storm with the ground and pound from mount.
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Storm! Scrotum is hurt baaadly! Storm is firing away with more strikes - Scrotum is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 26 p4p, 1 weight class) and Lito Alcala (ranked 223 p4p, 6 weight class). Boaz's entrance music is Preciso me encontrar. A fine choice. Wamberto Boaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lito Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Alcala takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala tries to score with a low kick but Boaz moves his leg out of the way.
Alcala misses with a body shot
and Boaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alcala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boaz somewhat.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Boaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boaz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries to clinch
and Boaz counters with a two punch combo.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Boaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Boaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alcala lands a shot to the body.
Alcala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Alcala.
A right hook to the body lands for Boaz.
Boaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala tries to work over Boaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala swings wildly with an uppercut but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alcala misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Boaz.
Boaz throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Boaz is leaning against Alcala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alcala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala misses with the head strike.
Alcala blocks an uppercut.
Boaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala has a couple of punches blocked by Boaz.
Boaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcala lands with a left to the head.
Alcala lands with a light punch inside.
Alcala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boaz pulls guard.
Boaz wants to hit a switch here but Alcala passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boaz there!
Alcala stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Alcala.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Boaz takes one to the chin there.
Boaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boaz lands a jab.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Alcala looks to land a combination. Boaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alcala lands with a good body shot.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Alcala lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala misses with a left hand
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alcala closes the distance and pushes Boaz back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
A body shot lands from Boaz.
Alcala throws a head punch that misses.
Alcala lands a body shot.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Alcala throws a head punch that misses.
Alcala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Alcala has double underhooks.
Alcala lands a nice shot to the body.
Boaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boaz scores with a hook to the body.
Boaz blocks a body shot from Alcala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Boaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alcala lands a hook that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
A short right from Alcala on the inside.
Boaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alcala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcala takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Boaz digs a good hook to Alcala's body.
Alcala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Alcala should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Alcala.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala is looking to chop away at Boaz's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boaz slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala tries to clinch up.
Alcala connects with a single shot there.
Alcala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Alcala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Alcala defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Lito Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boaz looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boaz throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz scores with a nice right hand.
Alcala tries to clinch there but Boaz circles away.
A left lands for Alcala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boaz looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Boaz checks a leg kick.
It looked like Boaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Alcala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Boaz attempts a counter takedown but Alcala avoids it well and moves away.
Alcala checks a low kick from Boaz.
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boaz checks a low kick from Alcala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz lands an overhand right.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Alcala lunges at Boaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boaz's hand.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
Boaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Alcala lands an uppercut.
Boaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Boaz throws a head punch that misses.
Boaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alcala walks away with a smile on his face. Boaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boaz thuds a left hand into Alcala's body.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala cracks Boaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcala in his tracks.
Lito Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alcala slips under a jab from Boaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Boaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boaz tries to counter with a takedown but Alcala is quick to defend against it.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
Alcala lands with a straight right. Boaz didn't see that one coming.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alcala kicks Boaz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Boaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Alcala catches Boaz right on the button with a cross.
Boaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Boaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alcala sprawls and moves away.
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala lands a really nice looking cross but Boaz seems unphased.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Alcala moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala misses with a two punch combination.
Alcala misses the body punch
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Boaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boaz.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alcala thinking.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
Alcala slips a straight right by Boaz.
Boaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boaz lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala wants to stand but Boaz is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz controlling from the top position.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Alcala is keeping the position.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving.
Alcala is looking to stand up but Boaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Alcala being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Boaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boaz swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Boaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alcala swivels and escapes.
Boaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Alcala looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Boaz throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
Boaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcala.
A little feinted left hand from Boaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Boaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala works Boaz's body with a nice hook.
Alcala throws a front kick that sends Boaz stumbling back into the cage.
Boaz takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Boaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alcala throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
Alcala wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Boaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala slips a jab from Boaz.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Boaz cracks Alcala with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wamberto Boaz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boaz checks a leg kick.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz connects with a single shot there.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala staying out of range there.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Alcala wants to counter the offense by Boaz and move into the clinch position.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz dodges the punch combination from Alcala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz cracks Alcala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz takes one to the side of the head.
Alcala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Alcala flicks out a counter leg kick but Boaz steps away.
Boaz cracks a nice hook into Alcala's ribs.
A nice combination there by Alcala.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Alcala misses.
Alcala throws a right hand that Boaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Boaz also avoids with ease.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Alcala slips under a jab from Boaz.
Alcala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala is looking to clinch but Boaz is avoiding it.
Alcala tries to bum rush Boaz with a series of wild strikes but Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
Boaz cracks a nice hook into Alcala's ribs.
Boaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alcala prevents Boaz from improving position.
Alcala is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Alcala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boaz is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala is trying to buck Boaz off.
Boaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alcala!
Boaz wants to control the pace but Alcala is squirming around nicely.
Boaz moves to take his opponent's back.
Alcala staying busy and making it hard for Boaz to control.
Boaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alcala has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala is trying to stand back up.
Boaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alcala doesn't escape.
Boaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alcala is keeping busy.
Boaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alcala is trying to get back to his feet but Boaz has full control of the position and if anything, Alcala has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boaz throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
A punch combination from Alcala misses.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala looks to land a combination but Boaz avoids it well.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz throws out a powerful jab.
Alcala tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcala throws a right hand that Boaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Boaz also avoids with ease.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Boaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala misses with a hook to the body
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaz takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Alcala misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Boaz swinging wildly here.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Alcala's head but Alcala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alcala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boaz checks it well.
Boaz tries to counter with a takedown but Alcala is quick to defend against it.
Boaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a hook. Boaz ducked under it nicely.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boaz under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boaz slips under a jab from Alcala.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alcala sprawls well. Alcala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Boaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala lands a right hand.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcala misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Alcala fails to land.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lito Alcala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boaz tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boaz successfully pulls guard.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alcala wants to stand but Boaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alcala stands and steps away. Boaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Alcala. Those never looked like landing.
Alcala misses with a looping left.
Boaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boaz momentarily.
Alcala slips a jab from Boaz.
Alcala works the jab nicely.
Alcala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alcala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala is the new bantamweight champion!
Lito Alcala tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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