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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 3293 p4p, 396 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 2861 p4p, 350 weight class). John Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspars Petrovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter 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.
Petrovs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovs somewhat.
Petrovs throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Petrovs tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
A head kick by Petrovs misses
and Carter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovs is keeping the position for now.
Petrovs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Carter throws a big elbow that misses.
Carter looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs looking to control.
Petrovs trying to control the position here.
Petrovs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carter wants to control from the top but Petrovs keeps moving.
Petrovs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Petrovs controlling Carter's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter throws the left hand but Petrovs avoids the punch easily.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Petrovs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovs moves into the clinch.
Petrovs breaks from the clinch.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Petrovs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrovs thows a leg kick but Carter checks it
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petrovs wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Petrovs tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrovs controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter wants to control from the top but Petrovs keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter working some strikes from top position.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petrovs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrovs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrovs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carter lands some shots froms side control.
Carter wants to control but Petrovs is keeping him busy.
Petrovs is trying to get back to half guard.
Carter cracks Petrovs with a big right hand but Petrovs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands some shots froms side control.
Petrovs is trying to get back to half guard.
Carter prevents Petrovs from escaping the position.
Carter scores with punches from side control.
Carter wants to control but Petrovs is keeping him busy.
Carter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrovs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carter scoring with punches from side control.
Carter cracks Petrovs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter lands a strong strike to the head of Petrovs. That's dazed him! Carter looking to finish here. Petrovs is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Carter lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Carter!
A very excited looking John Carter 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 2565 p4p, 360 weight class) and Bradford Forbes (ranked 2495 p4p, 352 weight class). Coleman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bradford Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Coleman throws a big counter combination but Forbes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Coleman scores with a spinning back kick!
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Forbes moves out of range.
Coleman lands with an overhand left.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forbes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forbes takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coleman slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Coleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Forbes doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
Forbes 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.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Forbes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forbes.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Forbes trying to pass the guard but Coleman defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions.
Forbes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Forbes eventually gives up the hold.
Forbes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Forbes eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Forbes wants to work for an arm triangle but Coleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forbes wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Forbes looking for a submission but Coleman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Forbes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradford Forbes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forbes or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman, which made it look bad.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman with a nice cross.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forbes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Forbes.
Forbes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Greg Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Forbes avoids it well.
Forbes takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Forbes avoids it.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes misses with a body punch
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Forbes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forbes throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Forbes cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forbes on the side of the head.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Forbes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forbes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forbes can do to turn this around?
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Forbes's front leg but catches the back leg as Forbes tries to avoid it.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
Forbes takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Forbes.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Forbes avoids nicely.
Forbes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forbes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes with a hook.
Forbes throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
Forbes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coleman on his heels. He'll look to pass Coleman's guard now, I'm sure.
Forbes tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Forbes looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forbes on the side of the head.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forbes's calf.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes moves out of range as Coleman strikes.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Coleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coleman misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Forbes scores with a hook.
Coleman lands a head kick!
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes slips a jab from Coleman.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Coleman avoids it easily.
Coleman throws a head kick that Forbes semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman throws a right hand that Forbes ducks under and follows up with a left that Forbes also avoids with ease.
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Forbes cracks Coleman with a good jab.
Greg Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a jab when Forbes was well out of range.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman pushes Forbes away with a front kick.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forbes throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Coleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forbes lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman slips a jab from Forbes.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Forbes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Forbes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coleman tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Coleman!
After winning the bout, Greg Coleman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 1787 p4p, 237 weight class) and Zoran Paunovic (ranked 1994 p4p, 261 weight class). Spartan comes to the cage accompanied by This is Sparta. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoran Paunovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Paunovic misses with a double jab.
Paunovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
Paunovic lands with a kick to the temple. Spartan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paunovic defends well and Spartan ends up having to push Paunovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Paunovic swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Paunovic misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Paunovic misses
enabling Spartan to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan avoids a kick to the body.
Paunovic misses with a body shot.
Paunovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Spartan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.
Paunovic tries to land a body kick
and Spartan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paunovic's guard.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Paunovic.
Spartan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paunovic throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses
and Spartan counters with a thumping low kick.
Paunovic takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan slips a jab from Paunovic.
Spartan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a low kick but Spartan moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paunovic lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
Paunovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
A low kick from Paunovic misses
and Spartan counters with a series of strikes. Paunovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Paunovic missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paunovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Paunovic.
Spartan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Spartan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartan lands in his opponent's guard.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
Paunovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paunovic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Paunovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paunovic wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Spartan lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paunovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spartan rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoran Paunovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paunovic misses with a hook.
Paunovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Paunovic throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Paunovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paunovic.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Spartan does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Paunovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Paunovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Paunovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws a head kick but Paunovic moves out of range.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Spartan blocks the low kick.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Paunovic avoids it well.
Paunovic throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Paunovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spartan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Paunovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Spartan is wise to it.
Paunovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paunovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
Spartan lands with a kick to the temple. Paunovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Paunovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paunovic - the referee stops the clock and Spartan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paunovic. Spartan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spartan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Spartan saw that one coming.
Spartan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paunovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paunovic.
Paunovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paunovic lands with a nice body punch.
Paunovic lands with a good body shot.
Paunovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spartan tries to move into range but Paunovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paunovic at a distance.
Paunovic throws a lazy head kick
and Spartan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
A big right from Spartan misses.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Paunovic moved out of range nicely.
Paunovic tries to score with a low kick but Spartan moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Paunovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Spartan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Spartan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paunovic throws a nice head kick!
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paunovic. Spartan shrugs it off though.
Spartan throws a hook but Paunovic blocks it.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paunovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paunovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Paunovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spartan.
A head kick by Paunovic misses
so Spartan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paunovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Paunovic lands with a straight right. Spartan didn't see that one coming.
Paunovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan slips a straight right by Paunovic.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paunovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paunovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paunovic lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Paunovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paunovic swinging wildly here.
Spartan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic throws a shot from downtown. Spartan moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan scores with a three punch combo!
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paunovic connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.
Paunovic stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paunovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paunovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spartan momentarily.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paunovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
As Paunovic looks to move away, Spartan throws a big counter combo but Paunovic just gets out of the way.
Paunovic connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paunovic lands with a cross.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Paunovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic blocks a leg kick.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paunovic lands a nice shot that snaps Spartan's head back.
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
Paunovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paunovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paunovic.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic throws a shot to the body.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spartan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paunovic scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Paunovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paunovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartan in the body.
Paunovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paunovic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 1797 p4p, 219 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 1972 p4p, 236 weight class). Mirzaev has chosen Killshot - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev leaves The Zealot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mirzaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
The Zealot dodges an elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Stalling in the clinch from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot lands a right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from The Zealot.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Zealot gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Zealot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
The Zealot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
The Zealot scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from The Zealot.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot lands a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev stalls.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mirzaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Mirzaev stalling in the clinch but The Zealot improves position.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
The Zealot lands with a light punch inside.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
Mirzaev just leaning against The Zealot, taking a breather.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev throws an elbow but it misses.
The Zealot tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
A body shot lands from The Zealot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
The Zealot works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
The Zealot scores with a shoulder strike.
The Zealot digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a lazy right hand but The Zealot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Zealot.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch but The Zealot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes.
The Zealot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
The Zealot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masada The Zealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - The Zealot circles away.
The Zealot throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but The Zealot keeps it at a distance.
The Zealot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
Mirzaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Zealot, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot presses Mirzaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head.
The Zealot pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masada The Zealot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Zealot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Zealot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot cracks Mirzaev with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mirzaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Zealot's brow.
The Zealot lands a right hand.
The Zealot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from The Zealot.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
The Zealot misses with a body punch.
The Zealot tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Mirzaev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the head.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Zealot has a takedown stuffed.
The Zealot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but The Zealot is having none of it.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up but The Zealot circles away and keeps his distance.
The Zealot throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Zealot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Zealot shoots in for a takedown but Mirzaev shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for The Zealot with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masada The Zealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up but The Zealot circles away and keeps his distance.
The Zealot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch but The Zealot is avoiding it.
The Zealot fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - The Zealot circles away.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from The Zealot.
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev gets through The Zealot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
Mirzaev scores with a shot to the side of The Zealot's head.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Zealot as Mirzaev tries to tie him up.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Zealot scores with a hook to the body.
The Zealot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Zealot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev presses The Zealot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Zealot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirzaev stalling.
Mirzaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Masada The Zealot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Mirzaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Zealot.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
Mirzaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks 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 Masada The Zealot.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Zealot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
Rasul Mirzaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Just like Chael Sonnen, I'm still undefeated. Deal with it. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Gilas (ranked 518 p4p, 83 weight class) and Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 830 p4p, 131 weight class). Gilas comes into the arena with Remember The Name - Fort Minor blaring out of the sound system. Skovgaard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Second Reality. Valentin Skovgaard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Skovgaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilas tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it.
Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Skovgaard moves his leg out of the way.
Gilas avoids a kick to the body.
Gilas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.
Gilas takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gilas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a one two combo.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Gilas lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gilas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range.
Gilas throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a series of strikes. Gilas will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skovgaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas.
Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Skovgaard saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Gilas does it's job there.
Gilas moves into the clinch.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Skovgaard.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilas stalling in the clinch.
Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilas takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard gets through Gilas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard throws an elbow that misses.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilas has Skovgaard pressed against the cage, preventing Skovgaard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skovgaard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilas working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gilas lands a nice shot to the body.
Skovgaard stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Skovgaard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body.
Gilas is leaning against Skovgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skovgaard lands a shot to the body.
Skovgaard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard lands an elbow inside.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Gilas stalls.
Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Skovgaard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilas tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skovgaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Gilas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skovgaard cracks Gilas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skovgaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gilas lands with a nice body kick.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gilas!
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into Gilas's ribs.
Skovgaard scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilas throws a low kick but Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Skovgaard's knee but Skovgaard avoids it well.
Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skovgaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skovgaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilas's brow.
Gilas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skovgaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gilas.
Gilas lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gilas.
Skovgaard is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas trying to control the position but instead, Skovgaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilas into the cage.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas.
Gilas wants to stall.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Gilas trying to stall but Skovgaard improves his position.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Gilas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gilas's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skovgaard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas avoids the elbow strike from Skovgaard, against the cage.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas.
Gilas trying to control the position but instead, Skovgaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilas into the cage.
Skovgaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skovgaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skovgaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilas's defenses.
Gilas lands a nice uppercut.
Gilas has Skovgaard pushed against the cage.
Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skovgaard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gilas.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gilas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage!
Skovgaard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Gilas wants to clinch up but Skovgaard keeps it at a distance.
Gilas slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gilas rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas.
Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard lands a jab.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skovgaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gilas as the two fighters clinch.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas presses Skovgaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilas is working Skovgaard over against the cage.
Gilas leaning against his opponent.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Skovgaard.
Gilas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skovgaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilas is leaning against Skovgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skovgaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow.
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skovgaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gilas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skovgaard regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gilas controlling the position.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skovgaard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skovgaard preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas wants to hit a switch here but Skovgaard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gilas there!
Skovgaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gilas is trying to escape the mount.
Skovgaard controlling his opponent.
Gilas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Skovgaard.
Well Skovgaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jeffries (ranked 453 p4p, 60 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 732 p4p, 99 weight class). Alexander Usikov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries doesn't manage to clinch there - Usikov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usikov! But no joy.
Jeffries blocks a low kick nicely.
Usikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Usikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeffries .
A big left from Usikov misses.
Jeffries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeffries avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jeffries misses with a double jab.
Usikov misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Usikov scores with a four punch combination!
Jeffries lands a nice shot that snaps Usikov's head back.
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Jeffries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Jeffries is wise to it.
Jeffries defending well as Usikov loads up on a big left hand.
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov throws a jab when Jeffries was well out of range.
Jeffries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Jeffries defending well as Usikov loads up on a big left hand.
Jeffries throws out a loose jab but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Usikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Usikov with a hook.
Usikov lands with a right hand.
Usikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeffries connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Usikov scrambles back to his feet.
Jeffries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Usikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Usikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usikov defending well as Jeffries loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries swings away with a body shot that misses
and Usikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Usikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Usikov slips the punch.
Usikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Usikov connects with a leg kick. Jeffries looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Usikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries staying out of range there.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Usikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeffries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffries moves in looking to clinch but Usikov pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Usikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Usikov.
Usikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Jeffries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Usikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jeffries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usikov scores with a leg kick.
Usikov connects with a leg kick. Jeffries looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Usikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
Usikov throws a good cross that connects.
Jeffries moves into range and clinches up with Usikov.
Usikov dodges an elbow strike from Jeffries .
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Jeffries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov misses with a body punch.
Usikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeffries has him pressed against the cage.
Usikov breaks from the clinch.
Jeffries walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usikov misses with a head kick.
Usikov misses with a leg kick
and Jeffries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Jeffries misses with a straight left.
Jeffries 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.
Jeffries takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeffries lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov'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.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Usikov cracks Jeffries with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jeffries blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeffries misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Usikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jeffries misses with a body shot.
Usikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeffries throws a looping overhand right but Usikov ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeffries on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries throws a poor cross that misses
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usikov lands a jab to the head.
Jeffries throws a hook but Usikov avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Usikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
Jeffries takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Usikov. Jeffries shrugs it off though.
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeffries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usikov throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
Usikov with a jab.
Jeffries moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Jeffries misses its target.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
Jeffries avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Usikov misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeffries misses the target.
Usikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jeffries takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
Usikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffries throws a hook but Usikov blocks it.
Jeffries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Usikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries .
Jeffries moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Jeffries takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
and Usikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeffries 's calf.
Usikov throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Usikov misses.
Usikov connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov lands a head shot.
Usikov throws a sloppy head kick and Jeffries moves out of range easily.
Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Usikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usikov.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Usikov. Usikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Usikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jeffries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Usikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Usikov misses the target.
Usikov lands with a good body shot.
Jeffries misses with a wild combination.
Jeffries connects with the punch.
Usikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jeffries counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Usikov misses.
Usikov connects with the punch.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usikov.
Jeffries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jeffries holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Usikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Jeffries won't want to take too many of those.
Jeffries looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeffries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow.
Jeffries misses with an elbow strike.
Jeffries 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov connects with a crisp jab.
Usikov jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Usikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeffries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Alexander Usikov's cut even more.
Usikov tests Jeffries 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Jeffries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Earl Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Usikov.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usikov.
Jeffries throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Usikov on the side of the head.
Usikov cracks Jeffries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov ducks right into an uppercut from Jeffries .
Jeffries slips under a jab from Usikov.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Usikov staying out of range there.
Usikov throws a shot to the body.
Usikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeffries throws a lazy right hand but Usikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Usikov can pounce on him.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries tries to clinch but Usikov is having none of it.
Usikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeffries 's hands.
Usikov lands a leg kick that knocks Jeffries off balance momentarily.
Usikov defending well as Jeffries loads up on a big left hand.
Jeffries throws a shot from downtown. Usikov moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Usikov misses.
Jeffries tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Usikov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jeffries misses with a body shot.
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usikov scores with a nice right hand.
Jeffries is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeffries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeffries shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usikov manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jeffries .
The cut above Alexander Usikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeffries misses the target.
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Usikov slips the punch.
Usikov throws a lazy head kick
and Jeffries counters with a nice right hand that sends Usikov toppling to the canvas! Usikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jeffries finish him?!
Usikov is rocked!
Jeffries scores with a jab to the body.
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 Earl Jeffries .
I think Usikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Usikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 1120 p4p, 132 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 1520 p4p, 180 weight class). Kedorf has chosen Ostatni dzwonek as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
28 - 23 - 0 |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Alzado catches Kedorf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alzado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alzado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kedorf but Kedorf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Kedorf.
Alzado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kedorf to counter with a crisp jab.
Kedorf ducks under a wild hook from Alzado.
Alzado lands a right hook to the body.
Kedorf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alzados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alzado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kedorf is out of range and Alzado settles back down.
Kedorf misses with a looping right.
Kedorf scores with a nice right hand.
Kedorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzado.
Kedorf blocks the body kick.
Alzado throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kedorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alzado throws a body punch but Kedorf moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Alzado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kedorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Alzado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kedorf throws a hook but Alzado blocks it.
Alzado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
Kedorf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Alzado. Those never looked like landing.
Kedorf 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.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Alzado moves out of range.
Alzado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alzado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Alzado.
Alzado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Alzado moves out of range.
Kedorf looks to throw the jab but Alzado is out of range.
Kedorf takes the fight into the clinch.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alzado as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf is working Alzado over against the cage.
Alzado lands with a right to the head.
Kedorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kedorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kedorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kedorf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Kedorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzado.
Kedorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzado digs a right hand underneath Kedorf's ribcage. Kedorf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kedorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kedorf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kedorf cracks Alzado with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Alzado lands a body shot.
Kedorf looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Alzado on the inside.
Kedorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kedorf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Kedorf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kedorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kedorf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kedorf.
Kedorf blocking some punches.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Kedorf.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Kedorf lands a left hand.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Kedorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Kedorf.
A body shot lands from Alzado.
Alzado lands a right hand.
Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Kedorf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kedorf backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Alzado.
Kedorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzado backwards.
Kedorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kedorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kedorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Alzado on the inside.
Alzado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kedorf blocks an uppercut.
Kedorf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kedorf blocks an uppercut.
Alzado pushes Kedorf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Alzado scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Alzado.
Alzado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Kedorf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Alzado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alzado fails with a takedown attempt.
Kedorf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Alzado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kedorf on the side of the head.
Alzado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzado misses with a low kick.
Alzado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kedorf swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzado was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf.
Kedorf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kedorf.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alzado throws a combination. Kedorf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado scores with a decent looking hook.
Alzado misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kedorf to counter with a crisp jab.
Kedorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. Alzado moves away and avoids it.
Alzado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alzado throws a good cross that connects.
Kedorf is rocked!
Kedorf throws a wild hook but Alzado just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kedorf gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Alzado raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Barol Kedorf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Hauser (ranked 365 p4p, 49 weight class) and Qasim Barakat (ranked 714 p4p, 94 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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38
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250 lbs
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World class 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conrad Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauser connects with a jab.
Barakat throws an overhand right that lands on Hauser's shoulder, as Hauser tries to avoid the shot.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Hauser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hauser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat checks the leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hauser's sensitive parts.
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hauser tries to land a front kick but Barakat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hauser misses with a looping right.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hauser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauser lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Hauser off balance momentarily.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.
Barakat swings for the body but Hauser moves out of range.
Barakat slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Hauser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hauser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barakat doesn't seem phased though.
Hauser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Hauser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hauser connects with a leg kick. Barakat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hauser feints and then cracks Barakat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barakat down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Hauser throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Hauser swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Hauser drops Barakat with a beautiful combination! Barakat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hauser is looking for the KO!
Barakat is rocked!
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hauser shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Barakat takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hauser sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Barakat bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Hauser!
Conrad Hauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garbutt (ranked 216 p4p, 30 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 198 p4p, 26 weight class). Garbutt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobblepot takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garbutt loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garbutt avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Garbutt moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Garbutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobblepot finds it's way round the side to connect with Garbutt's head.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Garbutt misses.
Cobblepot throws a head kick but Garbutt moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Cobblepot moved out of range.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Garbutt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobblepot misses with a double jab.
Cobblepot connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot takes the fight into the clinch.
Garbutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt trying to control the position but instead, Cobblepot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garbutt into the cage.
Garbutt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garbutt works on Cobblepot's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobblepot gets through Garbutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Nice elbow from Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobblepot scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobblepot is trying to stall.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt being controlled against the cage.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt throws a nice looking combination but Cobblepot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garbutt's hands.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Garbutt is looking to counter punch.
Cobblepot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garbutt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the head.
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Cobblepot's guard.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Cobblepot keeps moving.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Cobblepot blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt forces his way into half guard.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Garbutt 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.
Cobblepot wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot is concentrating on defense, preventing Garbutt from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oswald Cobblepot 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.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garbutt.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Cobblepot looks to move away, Garbutt throws a big counter combo but Cobblepot just gets out of the way.
Cobblepot stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobblepot off the cage and back into range.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt punishes Cobblepot's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobblepot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Cobblepot moved out of range.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobblepot.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Cobblepot.
Garbutt jabs Cobblepot right on the nose. Cobblepot blinks but takes it well.
Cobblepot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbutt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cobblepot wants to control but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Cobblepot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garbutt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cobblepot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cobblepot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garbutt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garbutt is controlling him well.
Garbutt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garbutt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Garbutt staying calm.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garbutt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Garbutt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Garbutt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garbutt's best efforts.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt prevents Cobblepot from improving his position.
Cobblepot trying to control but Garbutt postures up.
Cobblepot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt drops an elbow to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobblepot can do to turn this around?
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Garbutt misses with a hook.
Cobblepot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks.
Cobblepot misses with a wild combination.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination but Garbutt avoids it well.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination. Garbutt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobblepot wants to clinch up but Garbutt keeps it at a distance.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Cobblepot finds it's target.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt throws a low kick but Cobblepot avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Garbutt misses with a takedown attempt - Cobblepot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobblepot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Cobblepot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot scores with a nice right hand.
Cobblepot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garbutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands with a good body shot.
Garbutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobblepot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot lands an overhand right.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
Cobblepot closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Garbutt blocks a body shot from Cobblepot.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a left hand.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobblepot.
Garbutt takes a shot to the head.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt breaks from the clinch.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobblepot counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Garbutt backs off Cobblepot throws a huge counter combo but Garbutt manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobblepot 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
A less than humble Oswald Cobblepot misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 92 p4p, 12 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 215 p4p, 28 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bateman is looking to pass Declan's guard but actually Declan recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bateman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Declan throws a lazy head kick
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Declan misses.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bateman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Declan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bateman yanks on the arm and Declan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bateman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Bateman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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