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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Bundy (ranked 4104 p4p, 450 weight class) and Juan Carlos Guillen (ranked 3664 p4p, 412 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos Guillen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy thuds a left hand into Guillen's body.
A big left from Bundy misses.
Bundy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guillen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guillen tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guillen fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guillen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guillen jabs Bundy right on the nose. Bundy blinks but takes it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guillen 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.
Guillen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Guillen avoids nicely.
Bundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bundy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guillen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bundy to the canvas! Bundy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Guillen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos Guillen!
Our winner, Juan Carlos Guillen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luukas Kuukas (ranked 24716 p4p, 660 weight class) and Jason Todd (ranked 24650 p4p, 691 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luukas Kuukas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Todd!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuukas swivels and escapes.
Kuukas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Todd.
Kuukas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuukas is looking for a counter combo.
Luukas Kuukas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Todd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuukas enables Todd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuukas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuukas pushes Todd off and gets back to his feet.
Todd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Todd.
It looked like Kuukas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd gets the takedown into side control.
Kuukas is looking for a sweep.
Kuukas is not content to let Todd control the position.
Kuukas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todd trying to control the action but Kuukas is working from the bottom.
Todd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Todd taking a breather here.
Kuukas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukas tries to control Todd's body but Todd pushes him off. Kuukas squirms to his side and now Todd has his back!
Kuukas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can Kuukas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuukas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Todd on the ground.
Todd working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kuukas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Todd has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kuukas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Todd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dungey (ranked 3237 p4p, 434 weight class) and Marcus De Lind (ranked 4019 p4p, 490 weight class). Marcus De Lind has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Dungey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus De Lind!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from De Lind. Those never looked like landing.
Dungey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Lind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Lind misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Lind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dungey scores with a jab.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dungey knocks De Lind out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Dungey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 2544 p4p, 315 weight class) and Ronald Bosa (ranked 2794 p4p, 337 weight class). Bosa has chosen Tee Grizzley- Colors as his entrance music. Cody Myres has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Bosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myres avoids the head kick by Bosa.
Bosa misses with the body kick
and Myres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myres.
Bosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosa backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Myres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres digs a right hand into Bosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosa's gas tank.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosa backwards.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
Myres misses with some punches.
Bosa tries for a takedown but Myres manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres prevents Bosa from breaking the clinch.
Bosa tries to throw a body punch but Myres avoids it by throwing Bosa back against the cage.
Myres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Myres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Myres.
Myres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosa throws an elbow but misses.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
Bosa takes a shot to the head.
Bosa blocking some punches.
Myres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres lands a body shot.
A short left from Myres.
Myres lands a left hand.
Myres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosa blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Myres.
Bosa looks winded!
Myres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bosa working hard to break the clinch.
Myres lands a left hand.
Myres lands a right hand.
Bosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Myres as the two fighters clinch.
Bosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Myres avoids the damage to the body.
Myres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myres lands with a light punch inside.
Bosa tries to break the clinch but Myres is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Myres.
Myres stops a takedown attempt from Bosa.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Bosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Myres on the inside.
Myres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myres pushes Bosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myres lands a left hand.
Bosa takes a shot to the head.
Myres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosas head.
Bosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Myres keeps control of Bosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Myres.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Myres dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosa can do to turn this around?
Bosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosa shoots in and drives through. Myres sprawls well.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Myres avoids the head kick by Bosa.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Bosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Myres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bosa misses with a few strikes there.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres avoids the head kick by Bosa.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Bosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bosa misses with a low kick.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosa.
Bosa throws a head kick but Myres moves out of range.
Bosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Bosa tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Bosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Bosa throws a head kick that Myres semi-blocks.
Myres moves out of range of the body kick.
As Bosa tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Bosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Myres pinned against the cage. Myres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bosa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myres.
Bosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Bosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bosa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosa.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosa throws a sloppy head kick and Myres moves out of range easily.
Ronald Bosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosa looks to land a combination but Myres avoids it well.
Bosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Myres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bosa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bosa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres scores with a shot to the side of Bosa's head.
Myres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myres cracks Bosa with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a right hand.
Bosa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myres keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bosa's efforts to push away.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Myres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosa takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myres prevents Bosa from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Myres will probably get the nod.
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!
Bosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myres avoids a kick to the body.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bosa.
Bosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myres is fending him off so far but Bosa persists. Nope, Myres circles away and we're back to standing.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Bosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosa somewhat.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Bosa.
Bosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosa throws a sloppy head kick and Myres moves out of range easily.
Bosa throws a head kick that misses
and Myres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Myres lands an uppercut.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Bosa, against the cage.
Bosa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosa backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a left hand.
Bosa breaks the clinch.
Bosa throws a head kick that misses.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosa manages to circle out of the way.
Bosa goes for a double leg but Myres avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myres continues to drive forward.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosa manages to circle out of the way.
Bosa has a takedown stuffed.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosa throws a combination that misses
and Myres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosa backwards.
Myres scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Myres.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
Bosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bosa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bosa is trying to pull guard but Myres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Myres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Myres scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Nice body punch from Myres.
Still in the clinch, Myres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
Myres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Myres scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Myres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bosa is rocked!
Myres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ronald Bosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Myres lands a shot to the body.
Myres drops Bosa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bosa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Myres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myres, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Myres!
Ronald Bosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We're coming back stronger than ever before.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olav Hermansen (ranked 2941 p4p, 354 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 2847 p4p, 344 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olav Hermansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Hermansen shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansen tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hermansen moves out of range.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermansen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hermansen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Hermansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hermansen throws an elbow but misses.
Hermansen looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Hermansen throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Hermansen to work.
Hermansen avoiding damage.
Hermansen is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Hermansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hermansen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermansen.
Hermansen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hermansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermansen.
Olav Hermansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson pushes Hermansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson avoiding damage as Hermansen throws knees to the body.
Hermansen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermansen misses with an elbow strike.
Hermansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hermansen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Hermansen manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hermansen controlling him for the moment.
Hermansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen advances position into side control!
Hermansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hermansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermansen swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hermansen's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hermansen is keeping the position.
Hermansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermansen has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Hermansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Hermansen wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermansen on the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermansen pinned against the cage. Hermansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansen forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansen taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansen avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansen stalls.
Hermansen lands a shot to the body.
Hermansen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hermansen working aggressively here.
A short right from Hermansen on the inside.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Hermansen.
Hermansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansen off to one side.
Hermansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermansen breaks from the clinch.
Hermansen tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Hermansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Hermansen. Hermansen maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hermansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermansen rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olav Hermansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansen is defending well for now.
Hermansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermansen breaks the clinch.
Hermansen clinches.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermansen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Hermansen cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Hermansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermansen is defending well.
Hermansen looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermansen looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Hermansen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Hermansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansen misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansen trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Hermansen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hermansen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermansen wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hermansen tries to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Hermansen persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermansen shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Hermansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansen off to one side.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Jack Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermansen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hermansen is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Hermansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermansen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermansen.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Jackson catches Hermansen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermansen manages to avoid it.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Hermansen shakes it off.
Hermansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hermansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermansen thinking.
No luck for Hermansen with that takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermansen defends it nicely.
Jab from Jackson.
Hermansen fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Hermansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Hermansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansen clinches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansen avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Hermansen gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hermansen stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hermansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermansen.
Hermansen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermansen scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Hermansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hermansen manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansen tries to clinch up.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermansen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermansen is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermansen tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hermansen avoids it with no problem.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control but Hermansen is keeping him busy.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Hermansen is defending well.
Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Hermansen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hermansen.
Hermansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Hermansen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermansen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermansen is looking to escape.
Jackson breaks from Hermansen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Hermansen is rocked!
Hermansen is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Hermansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hermansen out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jackson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
Jack Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 4978 p4p, 498 weight class) and Collin Watson (ranked 5061 p4p, 503 weight class). Buckeye comes to the cage accompanied by Lose my mind young jeezy. Collin Watson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Collin Watson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson lunges at Buckeye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buckeye's hand.
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Watson on his heels. He'll look to pass Watson's guard now, I'm sure.
Buckeye scoring with some ground and pound.
Buckeye distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buckeye with a nice head shot there.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watson tries to stand and escape but Buckeye is controlling the position.
Buckeye is trying to stand.
Buckeye wants to get back to full guard.
Buckeye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watson is working away from the top position though.
Watson decides to stand up.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckeye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watson is trying to defend but Buckeye finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Buckeye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson tries to kick Buckeye off but Buckeye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buckeye throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Buckeye seems to be looking for submissions.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson trying to get back to full guard but Buckeye takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson gets back to half guard.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watson is looking to control Buckeye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watson avoid being mounted?
Buckeye prevents Watson from standing back up.
Buckeye throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Buckeye not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Buckeye.
Watson is trying to stand up here but Buckeye is controlling him well.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Buckeye blocks the strikes from Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it.
Buckeye lands strikes from half guard.
Watson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Buckeye there.
Watson is staying active underneath Buckeye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buckeye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckeye working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watson is trying to stand back up but Buckeye is controlling him
Watson is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Buckeye has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Watson is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mosaam Hamed (ranked 6384 p4p, 563 weight class) and Eddie Alpha (ranked 6779 p4p, 570 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mosaam Hamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Alpha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hamed tries to clinch there but Alpha circles away.
Alpha moves into the clinch.
Hamed breaks from the clinch.
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alpha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alpha content to control rather than advance.
Alpha is nestled in close to Hamed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alpha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alpha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alpha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alpha throwing shots but Hamed is blocking nicely.
Alpha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alpha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alpha.
Alpha working the head and body with strikes.
Hamed's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alpha connects with a nice short shot to Hamed's temple.
Alpha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alpha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha lands strikes from half guard.
Hamed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alpha working Hamed over with strikes.
Alpha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alpha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alpha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed taking some punishment here, with Alpha in his half guard.
Alpha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alpha lands with a punch from half guard.
Alpha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alpha in particular looking to stall.
Alpha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alpha trying to pass the guard but Hamed defending well.
Alpha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alpha drops an elbow to the side of Hamed's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamed is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alpha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alpha with the ground and pound but Hamed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alpha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alpha is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamed has wrist control.
Alpha postures up and lands a big shot to Hamed's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alpha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alpha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alpha landing with the ground and pound.
Alpha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hamed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hamed has escaped and now he's on top!
Alpha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha pulls Hamed in close to prevent any damage.
Alpha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamed is one step ahead there.
Alpha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamed's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Alpha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alpha forces Hamed back against the cage and clinches.
Alpha is struggling to control the position.
Alpha goes for a takedown attempt but Hamed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mosaam Hamed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamed tries to clinch up but Alpha circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alpha misses with a two punch combination.
Alpha jabs Hamed right on the nose. Hamed blinks but takes it well.
Alpha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alpha misses with a few strikes there.
Alpha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamed pinned against the cage. Hamed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mosaam Hamed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed wants to clinch up but Alpha keeps it at a distance.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alpha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away.
Alpha keeps the fight on the outside.
Alpha looks for a takedown but Hamed sprawls well.
Hamed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alpha! But no joy.
Alpha throws a good cross that connects.
Alpha looks to land a right hand but Hamed moved out of range.
Hamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away.
Alpha rushes Hamed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamed controls his hands.
Alpha manages to break the clinch.
Hamed is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Hamed wants to clinch.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Hamed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alpha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamed.
Alpha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alpha swinging wildly here.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alpha scores with a jab. Hamed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamed takes one on the button.
Alpha misses the shot to the body.
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!
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alpha is keen to just control but Hamed is a slippery customer.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha stalling away here and it's allowed Hamed to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hamed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alpha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamed's head.
Alpha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alpha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eddie Alpha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alpha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alpha landing some decent shots from guard.
Alpha pushes down on Hamed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamed tries to kick Alpha off but Alpha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alpha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alpha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamed keeps working.
Alpha lands strikes from half guard.
Alpha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alpha working the head and body with strikes.
Alpha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alpha with the ground and pound but Hamed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alpha clinches with his opponent.
Hamed jumps guard but Alpha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamed avoiding damage as Alpha throws knees to the body.
Hamed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alpha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamed breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Alpha.
Alpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamed on the side of the head.
Alpha lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamed is rocked!
Hamed is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Oh Hamed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alpha grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hamed takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Alpha cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Alpha!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 3653 p4p, 301 weight class) and Desmond Darby (ranked 3705 p4p, 304 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Darby!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby forces Vuce back against the cage and clinches.
Vuce drags the fight down to the ground.
Vuce pushes Darby off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vuce slips under a jab from Darby.
Vuce clinches up with Darby and pushes him back against the cage.
Darby prevents the takedown attempt.
Darby trying to land knees to the body.
Vuce is working for takedown but Darby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darby is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vuce is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darby to the mat. Darby regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vuce prevents Darby from getting back to his feet.
Vuce wants to stand and escape but instead Darby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vuce is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darby gets to his feet. Vuce looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Darby is looking to clinch but Vuce is avoiding it.
Darby tries a low kick but Vuce avoids it.
Vuce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vuce is trying to drag Darby to the mat but Darby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vuce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darby uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby throwing strikes but missing.
Vuce is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Darby tries to pull guard but Vuce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vuce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darby tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darby.
Vuce decides to pull guard.
Darby stands up over Vuce, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Darby wants to stand but Vuce has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darby landing some decent shots from guard.
Vuce wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darby gets tackled into the cage by Vuce. Vuce maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vuce gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Darby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vuce's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vuce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Darby's brow.
Vuce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Darby tries to work over Vuce's front leg with a kick but Vuce checks it.
Vuce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darby is fending him off so far but Vuce persists. Nope, Darby circles away and we're back to standing.
Darby looks to land a right hand but Vuce moved out of range.
As Darby tries to get set, Vuce tries to push him back and clinch up but Darby manages to avoid the attempt.
Vuce looking to score a takedown here. Darby is defending well but Vuce drives through and ends up in Darby's guard.
Darby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vuce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby scores with a nice strike.
Vuce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darby, pushing him back against the cage.
Darby stops a takedown attempt from Vuce.
Vuce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vuce is breathing heavily.
Darby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Darby regains guard immediately.
Vuce cracks Darby with a solid left hand.
Darby throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darby wants to stand up but Vuce is controlling him.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vuce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been informed that Darby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vuce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vuce's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Darby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Vuce misses.
Vuce fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Darby.
Darby misses with a head kick.
Darby misses with a leg kick.
Darby throws a right hand that Vuce ducks under and follows up with a left that Vuce also avoids with ease.
Vuce feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Darby misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vuce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vuce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vuce decides to stand back up. Vuce steps back and let's Darby get back to his feet.
Vuce slips under a jab from Darby.
Vuce is looking to counter punch.
Vuce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vuce lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vuce controlling the action here.
Vuce 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.
Vuce trying to control from Darby's half guard. Darby has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vuce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vuce lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vuce is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Darby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Darby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vuce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice jab there from Darby.
Vuce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darby.
Vuce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuce throwing shots but Darby is blocking nicely.
Vuce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vuce is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darby is staying active underneath Vuce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby with the active half guard here but Vuce passes nicely into side control.
Vuce staying calm.
Vuce working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vuce in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vuce tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vuce wants to take a breather but Darby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vuce.
Vuce 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vuce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darby has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce 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!
Darby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darby tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vuce misses the target.
Vuce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vuce jumps guard but Darby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vuce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darby prevents it.
Darby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vuce blocks it with crossed arms.
Vuce is working for takedown but Darby is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vuce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuce tries for a takedown but Darby manages to get underhooks.
Darby tries to land a knee to the head but Vuce blocks with his arms.
Vuce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darby uses from the top position.
Vuce wants to get back to his feet but Darby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vuce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leo Vuce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vuce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darby is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice shot lands for Darby.
Vuce misses with a body shot.
Darby stuffs the takedown attempt from Vuce. Vuce gets slowly back to his feet.
Vuce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darby.
Vuce looks to score with a jab to the body but Darby is just out of range.
Vuce tries to clinch but Darby is having none of it.
Vuce fails to land the takedown.
Vuce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darby throws out the jab.
Vuce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darby tries to avoid it but Vuce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darby to the ground. Darby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darby missing with a left hand there. Vuce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vuce tries to land a front kick but Darby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vuce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vuce has time to react.
Desmond Darby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darby looks to land a right hand but Vuce moved out of range.
Darby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vuce fails with the takedown.
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!
Vuce takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darby throws a body shot but no joy.
Vuce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darby throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Darby misses its intended target.
Vuce scores with a takedown into Darby's guard.
Darby is looking to stand up but Vuce isn't so interested in that idea.
Vuce with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby keeping moving, preventing Vuce from controlling successfully.
Vuce wanted to stand there but Darby had control of the position.
Vuce 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.
Darby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vuce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vuce won't allow Darby to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vuce throws a big shot that misses.
Darby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vuce moves away from the strike by Darby.
Darby throws a hook to the side of Vuce's head but Vuce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darby misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vuce throws a jab but it's blocked by Darby.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vuce or perhaps it was just good defense by Darby, which made it look bad.
Desmond Darby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darby misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Darby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vuce 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vuce!
A victorious Leo Vuce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lespoi (ranked 5475 p4p, 207 weight class) and King Slayer (ranked 25311 p4p, 247 weight class). Lespoi's entrance music is French National Anthem. A fine choice. Richard Lespoi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Slayer's chin.
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137 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Lespoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Lespoi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slayer has had enough of the clinch but Lespoi keeps him there for the moment.
Lespoi goes for a takedown attempt but Slayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing.
Slayer moves out of range as Lespoi throws a body kick.
Lespoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayer pinned against the cage. Slayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lespoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lespoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lespoi shoots in for a takedown but Slayer shows good takedown defense.
Lespoi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lespoi prevents a body shot from Slayer.
Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slayer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slayer wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lespoi looking for a takedown.
Lespoi is breathing heavily.
Lespoi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slayer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lespoi has him pressed against the cage.
Lespoi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slayer gets underhooks to prevent Lespoi's takedown attempt.
Lespoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayer tries to circle away but Lespoi has him pinned against the cage.
Lespoi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slayer prevents it.
Slayer working hard to break the clinch.
Slayer is trying to force a seperation but Lespoi has the dominant position.
Slayer tries to break the clinch but Lespoi is controlling the position.
Slayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King Slayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lespoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer lands a two punch combo.
Slayer misses with an uppercut.
Lespoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slayer defends it nicely.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayer throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease.
Lespoi staying out of range there.
Slayer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lespoi moves away from the strike by Slayer.
Lespoi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slayer sprawls well. Slayer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lespoi gets slowly back to his feet.
Slayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slayer throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lespoi closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer wants to stall.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slayer takes a swing at Lespoi's ribcage but misses.
Lespoi gets a clinch.
Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slayer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer lands with a shot to the body.
Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Slayer throws a series of punches but Lespoi avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Slayer misses.
Slayer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slayer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer tries to bum rush Lespoi with a series of wild strikes but Lespoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lespoi counters by clinching up.
Lespoi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lespoi is working for takedown but Slayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lespoi tries for a takedown but Slayer manages to get underhooks.
Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slayer tries to break free but Lespoi pushes him back against the cage.
Slayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lespoi is keeping busy.
Lespoi is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slayer trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Slayer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lespoi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayer's waist but Slayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lespoi off to one side.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Lespoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lespoi closes the distance and clinches.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Slayer.
Slayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lespoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lespoi misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Slayer does no damage.
King Slayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lespoi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lespoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slayer misses with a double jab.
Slayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slayer throws a right and a left that Lespoi avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lespoi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lespoi wants a takedown.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer misses with a double jab.
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lespoi tries to counter by clinching up but Slayer breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Slayer misses.
Slayer lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Slayer does no damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lespoi takes the fight into the clinch.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer throws an overhand right that lands on Lespoi's shoulder, as Lespoi tries to avoid the shot.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lespoi is looking to counter the offense by Slayer and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lespoi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slayer is fending him off so far but Lespoi persists. Nope, Slayer circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richard Lespoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lespoi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer swings for the body but Lespoi moves out of range.
Slayer takes a swing at Lespoi's ribcage but misses.
Slayer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lespoi rushes Slayer and presses him up against the cage.
Lespoi prevents Slayer from breaking the clinch.
Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lespoi tries to score a body lock takedown but Slayer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lespoi can't get the takedown.
Slayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Lespoi gets an underhook and turns Slayer into the cage.
Lespoi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slayer stalling in the clinch.
Slayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lespoi has Slayer pressed against the cage, preventing Slayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lespoi has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer pushes Lespoi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slayer is pushing Lespoi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lespoi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slayer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lespoi prevents Slayer from breaking the clinch.
Lespoi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lespoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Slayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lespoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slayer but Slayer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slayer throws a right hand that misses
and Lespoi counters by clinching up.
Slayer stops a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Lespoi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lespoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lespoi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slayer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slayer looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slayer.
Lespoi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slayer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Slayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lespoi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lespoi.
Lespoi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lespoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lespoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slayer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lespoi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slayer swivels and escapes.
And Slayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lespoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slayer stalks Lespoi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lespoi's face. Lespoi staggers backwards, shaken.
Lespoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Slayer does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lespoi clinches up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lespoi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slayer stops a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Slayer wants to stall.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Slayer can't break the clinch.
Slayer stops a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Richard Lespoi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lespoi as Slayer tries to tie him up.
Lespoi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slayer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lespoi prevents Slayer from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lespoi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slayer after a bit of a struggle.
Slayer can't find room to land a body shot as Lespoi controls the action.
Lespoi can't get the takedown.
Lespoi has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slayer tries a body shot but Lespoi blocks it.
Lespoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lespoi is working for takedown but Slayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lespoi slips a jab and a cross from Slayer.
Slayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lespoi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lespoi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slayer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Lespoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lespoi tries to clinch up but Slayer circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lespoi is defended easily by Slayer.
Slayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lespoi defends it well.
Richard Lespoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Slayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Slayer misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Slayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slayer 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Slayer!
The defeated Richard Lespoi had this to say: 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 3275 p4p, 153 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 3882 p4p, 172 weight class). Edmund Shklyarskiy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Dusse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shklyarskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Van Der Dusse blocks it.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Dusse is looking to clinch.
Van Der Dusse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shklyarskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shklyarskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Der Dusse swings widly with a right hand
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
Van Der Dusse is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook. Shklyarskiy ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Dusse. Shklyarskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Shklyarskiy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Shklyarskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shklyarskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Dusse swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
Shklyarskiy connects with a single shot there.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Dusse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy clobbers Van Der Dusse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Der Dusse connects with a single shot there.
Shklyarskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Dusse throws a lazy right hand but Shklyarskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Dusse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shklyarskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Der Dusse's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shklyarskiy connects with a jab.
Van Der Dusse lands a really nice looking cross but Shklyarskiy seems unphased.
Shklyarskiy feints a jab promting Van Der Dusse to slip. Shklyarskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Der Dusse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Der Dusse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse slips under a jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Dusse moves away and avoids it.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook. Shklyarskiy ducked under it nicely.
Van Der Dusse blocks a jab.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Dusse moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shklyarskiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Van Der Dusse has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Der Dusse missing with a left hand there. Shklyarskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Dusse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Van Der Dusse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook.
Shklyarskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy cracks Van Der Dusse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Der Dusse connects with the punch.
Shklyarskiy connects with the punch.
Van Der Dusse connects with a right hand. Shklyarskiy shakes it off.
Shklyarskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Der Dusse misses with a series of wild punches.
Shklyarskiy throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Der Dusse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shklyarskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Der Dusse tries to work over Shklyarskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shklyarskiy is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shklyarskiy down to the mat. Shklyarskiy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shklyarskiy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shklyarskiy duly obliges.
Van Der Dusse moves in looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him off.
Van Der Dusse throws an overhand right that lands on Shklyarskiy's shoulder, as Shklyarskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a left hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Dusse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shklyarskiy lands a body shot.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Van Der Dusse ducked under it nicely.
Van Der Dusse misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Der Dusse misses with a looping left.
Van Der Dusse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shklyarskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Dusse misses with a looping right.
Van Der Dusse moves into the clinch.
Shklyarskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Der Dusse wants to take the fight to the mat but Shklyarskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Dusse drives through and clinches with Shklyarskiy against the cage.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shklyarskiy avoids the body shot from Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Der Dusse lands a jab to the head.
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shklyarskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Dusse is just out of range.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shklyarskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Dusse lands a nice shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Dusse misses the target.
Van Der Dusse swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Dusse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Der Dusse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Van Der Dusse takes a swing at Shklyarskiy's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse lands with a hook. Shklyarskiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up but Shklyarskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Dusse throws a combination that misses
and Shklyarskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shklyarskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shklyarskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Der Dusse under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shklyarskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Der Dusse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a left hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range nicely.
Shklyarskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Der Dusse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch but Shklyarskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Dusse misses the shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Dusse misses with a right hand
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Dusse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a three punch combo that has Van Der Dusse backing up. Van Der Dusse nods at Shklyarskiy to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Dusse has a couple of punches blocked by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Dusse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shklyarskiy clobbers Van Der Dusse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Der Dusse ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse looks to land a left hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up but Shklyarskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Dusse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shklyarskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Der Dusse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shklyarskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy moves away from the strike by Van Der Dusse.
As Van Der Dusse looks to move away, Shklyarskiy throws a big counter combo but Van Der Dusse just gets out of the way.
Van Der Dusse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Der Dusse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Dusse avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse looks to land a right hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range.
Van Der Dusse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around?
Shklyarskiy blocks a jab.
Van Der Dusse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Dusse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch but Shklyarskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shklyarskiy slips a straight right by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is looking to clinch.
Van Der Dusse lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up but Shklyarskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shklyarskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Der Dusse finds it's way round the side to connect with Shklyarskiy's head.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Van Der Dusse ducked under it nicely.
Van Der Dusse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shklyarskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Der Dusse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range as Van Der Dusse strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Der Dusse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy scores with a hook to the body. Van Der Dusse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Van Der Dusse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy is having none of it.
Shklyarskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shklyarskiy throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Dusse ducks down to avoid it.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Dusse stuns Shklyarskiy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shklyarskiy thuds his right hand into Van Der Dusse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Der Dusse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Der Dusse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
Nice defenses there by Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shklyarskiy in his tracks.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Van Der Dusse avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy scores with a hook.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Van Der Dusse misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Dusse looks to throw the jab but Shklyarskiy is out of range.
Van Der Dusse misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Dusse throws a hook but Shklyarskiy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy scores with a body shot.
Van Der Dusse misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is looking to clinch.
Van Der Dusse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up
and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shklyarskiy ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse cracks a nice hook into Shklyarskiy's ribs.
Shklyarskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Shklyarskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Der Dusse wants to clinch
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Der Dusse throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Van Der Dusse was well out of range.
Van Der Dusse misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse walks into a left hand.
Van Der Dusse scores with a jab to the head.
Shklyarskiy misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse tries to bum rush Shklyarskiy with a series of wild strikes but Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Shklyarskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab.
Van Der Dusse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shklyarskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Van Der Dusse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Der Dusse misses with a looping right.
Shklyarskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy throws a one two combo.
Van Der Dusse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Der Dusse keeps control of Shklyarskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Shklyarskiy catches Van Der Dusse right on the button with a cross.
Van Der Dusse throws out a loose jab but Shklyarskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Der Dusse in his tracks.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Dusse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Dusse looks to land a left hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Van Der Dusse misses.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
Van Der Dusse thuds a left hand into Shklyarskiy's body.
Van Der Dusse slips under a jab from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy clobbers Van Der Dusse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Der Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shklyarskiy throws a big counter combination but Van Der Dusse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shklyarskiy slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse catches Shklyarskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Dusse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Dusse tries to counter with a clinch but Shklyarskiy shakes him off and moves away.
Shklyarskiy slips a straight right by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shklyarskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shklyarskiy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Dusse circles away quickly and effectively.
Shklyarskiy punishes Van Der Dusse's body with a nice straight punch.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Shklyarskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Der Dusse in his tracks.
Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Dusse misses the target.
Van Der Dusse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook
and Shklyarskiy counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Dusse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edmund Shklyarskiy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Shklyarskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Der Dusse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shklyarskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse throws a hook but Shklyarskiy blocks it.
Van Der Dusse throws a jab but it's blocked by Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Dusse is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Shklyarskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Der Dusse throws an overhand right that lands on Shklyarskiy's shoulder, as Shklyarskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Van Der Dusse has closed the distance and engaged Shklyarskiy in a clinch.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Dusse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shklyarskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Shklyarskiy lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse wants to counter the offense by Shklyarskiy and move into the clinch position.
Van Der Dusse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Der Dusse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but Shklyarskiy shows good takedown defense.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a left hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range nicely.
Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Dusse slips under a jab.
Van Der Dusse stuns Shklyarskiy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Dusse missing with a left hand there. Shklyarskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Dusse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shklyarskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping overhand right but Shklyarskiy ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Dusse. Shklyarskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Der Dusse tries to throw a body punch but Shklyarskiy avoids it by throwing Van Der Dusse back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Dusse is controlling him.
Van Der Dusse misses with some punches.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Der Dusse won't allow it.
Shklyarskiy can't break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Dusse has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Van Der Dusse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Dusse scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Dusse lands a body shot.
Van Der Dusse misses with a lunging right hand
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Der Dusse.
Nice defenses there by Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook
and Shklyarskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Shklyarskiy.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shklyarskiy counters with a left to the body.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Dusse. Shklyarskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Dusse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Dusse.
Shklyarskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse is looking to clinch.
Van Der Dusse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Der Dusse throws a body shot but no joy.
Shklyarskiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Der Dusse misses with a left hand
and Shklyarskiy counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Dusse scores with a nice strike.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Dusse throws a right hand that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Dusse misses with a left hand
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Der Dusse is rocked!
Shklyarskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Der Dusse is still on wobbly legs! Can Shklyarskiy finish him?
Van Der Dusse misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Shklyarskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Dusse misses with an uppercut
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Dusse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shklyarskiy lunges at Van Der Dusse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Der Dusse's hand.
Shklyarskiy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van Der Dusse! Shklyarskiy dives in looking to finish! Van Der Dusse is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy is the new bantamweight champion!
Edmund Shklyarskiy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck inbred alt right'.
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