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EMP WW Tourney - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 922 p4p, 43 weight class) and Klahan Metharom (ranked 1362 p4p, 68 weight class). Klahan Metharom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klahan Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei misses with a body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Metharom with a hook.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom lands a jab.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Metharom.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Amodei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Metharom rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom clinches with his opponent.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom darts in and clinches Amodei up against the cage.
Amodei has Metharom pressed against the cage, preventing Metharom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Amodei misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom cracks Amodei with a good jab.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Amodei's head back.
Amodei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Amodei with an uppercut!
Amodei shoots in and bounces Metharom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metharom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom keeps control of Amodei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Amodei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. Metharom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei with a hook.
Metharom misses the jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amodei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amodei wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom is trying to stand up here but Amodei is controlling him well.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg.
Amodei prevents Metharom from standing back up.
Metharom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metharom has his hands on Amodei's head, controlling the position.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position.
Metharom gets to his feet - Amodei follows without any prompting.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Metharom slips a jab from Amodei.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metharom sprawls and moves away.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Amodei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Amodei's head.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
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!
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Amodei.
Amodei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Metharom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amodei tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metharom tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Amodei on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Metharom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Metharom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei lands a jab to the nose.
Amodei throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Metharom clobbers Amodei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amodei looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amodei to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Metharom is adopting a defensive guard.
Amodei pushes down on Metharom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metharom is trying to stand back up but Amodei is controlling him
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei wants to control but Metharom is keeping him busy.
Metharom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Metharom both land. Nice combination.
Metharom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom throws a leg kick that misses.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Amodei throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Metharom tries a quick counter leg kick but Amodei is wise to it.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom wants to clinch.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amodeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amodei.
Metharom moves into the clinch.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Amodei lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Barbosa (ranked 1671 p4p, 80 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 1611 p4p, 77 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marcelo Barbosa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marcelo Barbosa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xinhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xinhai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xinhai moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Xinhai's ribs.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xinhai moves out of range.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Xinhai avoids it well and moves away.
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Xinhai avoids it well and moves away.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xinhai throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Xinhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xinhai.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Xinhai's head back.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice body kick.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xinhai momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Xinhai throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Xinhai moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Xinhai.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Xinhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Xinhai's body.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Xinhai cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Xinhai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Barbosa takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Xinhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Barbosa jabs at Xinhai's body.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Xinhai lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Xinhai with a series of wild strikes but Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Xinhai lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinhai as he avoids it easily.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Xinhai is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch up
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Xinhai's body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Xinhai 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!
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xinhai fails to land with a series of punches.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xinhai blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Xinhai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Xinhai fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xinhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Xinhai is looking to stand back up but Barbosa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xinhai.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Xinhai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Xinhai is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Xinhai really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Xinhai is squirming around nicely.
Xinhai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Xinhai stops Barbosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barbosa trying to control but Xinhai is having none of it.
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Xinhai turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Xinhai uses it to pass to side control.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa missing with punches from the bottom.
Yang Xinhai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yang Xinhai.
I've got Xinhai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!
A very excited looking Yang Xinhai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 727 p4p, 33 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 725 p4p, 31 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the head.
Friman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominguez at a distance.
Dominguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Friman misses with a body punch
and Dominguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Friman misses.
Friman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dominguez pinned against the cage. Dominguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dominguez.
Friman instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Friman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friman lands with a left to the head.
Friman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Friman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominguez up against the cage.
Dominguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Friman stalling.
Friman working aggressively here.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friman stalls.
Friman looking to stall.
Dominguez is trying to drag Friman to the mat but Friman 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 Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Friman.
Dominguez is trying to force a seperation but Friman has the dominant position.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Friman.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Dominguez misses with the head strike.
Friman lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dominguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friman digs a right hand into Dominguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dominguez's gas tank.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dominguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman gets a clinch.
Friman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dominguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Friman can turn it around.
Dominguez goes for a takedown attempt but Friman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Friman stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman lands with an overhand left.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Dominguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dominguez rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominguez misses with a left hand
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez drops his hands momentarily and Friman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Friman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominguez under the eye.
Dominguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Friman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman controlling the action here for a moment.
Dominguez pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Friman managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Dominguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Friman.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
It looked like Dominguez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Friman lands a nice looking body shot.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dominguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friman tests Dominguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Dominguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friman instigates a clinch.
Friman keeps control of Dominguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dominguez.
Friman misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman lands a shot to the body.
Oskar Friman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Friman misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez gets control of Friman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dominguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Friman controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman moves into full guard.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Friman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Friman is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Friman is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez with a nice head shot there.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Friman blocks nicely.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dominguez.
Friman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Friman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Friman wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Friman wants to hit a switch here but Dominguez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Friman there!
Dominguez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Friman's face.
Dominguez unloading with bombs!
Dominguez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez dominating with strikes here.
Rico Dominguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominguez lands a big elbow.
Friman is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Friman misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.
Friman moves out of range as Dominguez strikes.
Oskar Friman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Friman swivels and escapes.
Friman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Friman forces Dominguez back against the cage and clinches.
Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez works Friman's body with a nice hook.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
Friman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominguez moves forwards but Friman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Friman.
Dominguez tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman tries to move into range but Dominguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman lands a nice hook to Dominguez's body. Dominguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman walks into a jab.
Friman takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez tests Friman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Friman.
Friman rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Friman just leaning against Dominguez, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez.
Friman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Friman connects with a decent elbow.
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
Friman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friman's back!
Dominguez avoiding Friman 's attempts to control his hands.
Friman tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Friman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dominguez is throwing strikes but Friman counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Friman regains half guard.
Dominguez winds up and cracks Friman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dominguez.
Dominguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Friman wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pushing down on Friman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oskar Friman.
I think Friman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 1405 p4p, 163 weight class) and Kevin Sheedy (ranked 1201 p4p, 138 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheedy looks to land a combination. Beliy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sheedy gets a clinch.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Beliy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Beliy.
Beliy misses with a body shot.
Beliy moves out of range of the strikes.
Beliy thows a leg kick but Sheedy checks it
and Sheedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheedy.
Beliy manages to break the clinch.
Sheedy ducks right into an uppercut from Beliy.
Beliy works over Sheedy's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beliy to score with a decent uppercut.
Beliy punishes Sheedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Beliy throws a body shot but no joy.
Beliy sets himself, and Sheedy steps forward looking for the clinch! Beliy avoids it this time.
Sheedy avoids the body shot from Beliy.
Beliy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Sheedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beliy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheedy counters by clinching up.
Beliy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheedy just leaning against Beliy, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy working hard to break the clinch.
Sheedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheedy stalls.
Beliy breaks from the clinch.
Beliy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beliy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beliy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beliy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beliy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheedy is looking for the big counter here.
Sheedy looks to land a combination. Beliy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beliy misses with the combination.
Sheedy wants to clinch.
Beliy slips a jab from Sheedy.
Beliy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beliy checks a leg kick nicely.
Beliy throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheedy tries to bum rush Beliy with a series of wild strikes but Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheedy wants to counter the offense by Beliy and move into the clinch position.
Beliy misses with a wild body shot.
Beliy fails to land with a series of punches.
Beliy cracks Sheedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sheedy is looking to land body kicks.
Sheedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beliy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beliy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheedy.
Beliy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sheedy under the eye.
Beliy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheedy.
It looked like Beliy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sheedy.
That kick from Beliy tenderised Sheedy's leg. Sheedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sheedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beliy's calf.
Beliy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Sheedy does no damage.
Sheedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beliy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheedy doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheedy moves away.
Beliy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sheedy's hands.
Sheedy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheedy is rocked!
Beliy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sheedy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Beliy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Beliy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Van Rijn (ranked 507 p4p, 60 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 426 p4p, 47 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Duranto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duranto tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Duranto is having none of it.
Van Rijn thows a leg kick but Duranto checks it
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Rijn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duranto throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn closes the distance but Duranto moves to the side
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Good shot there by Van Rijn.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
A shot to the liver by Duranto. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Duranto does no damage.
Duranto slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but Duranto breaks away and moves out of range.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Duranto.
We've been informed that Duranto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn throws a lazy body kick
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Duranto pushes him off.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Duranto throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Duranto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
As Duranto tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Duranto manages to avoid the attempt.
Duranto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Duranto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Duranto catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Van Rijn with an uppercut!
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Rijn is able to avoid easily.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn stuns Duranto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Van Rijn seems unphased.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Duranto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn cracks Duranto with an open hand slap.
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Duranto lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranto checks a low kick from Van Rijn.
Duranto tries to clinch but Van Rijn is having none of it.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Duranto has managed to clinch.
Duranto lands a shot to the body.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
Duranto gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duranto tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto is looking to control Van Rijn's arms but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Duranto breaks the clinch.
Duranto swinging wildly here.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
Van Rijn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto digs a right hand underneath Van Rijn's ribcage. Van Rijn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duranto 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.
Duranto moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duranto is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duranto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Van Rijn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Rijn clinches up with Duranto and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duranto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duranto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Duranto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Duranto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duranto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Rijn takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Van Rijn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Duranto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
Duranto tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duranto.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Duranto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Duranto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn backing away here, and Duranto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Duranto.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Duranto is avoiding it.
Duranto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Rijn rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duranto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn jabs at Duranto's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duranto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Rijn throws a sloppy body shot
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duranto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.
Van Rijn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Duranto tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duranto.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Duranto.
Van Rijn looks to clinch
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Duranto and move into the clinch.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Duranto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duranto scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Van Rijn down.
Van Rijn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duranto is able to avoid easily.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Duranto pushes him off.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duranto tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Duranto pushes him off.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duranto's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Rijn scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Van Rijn. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn scores with a jab. Duranto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
Duranto walks into a straight right hand from Van Rijn.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Duranto in a clinch.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Duranto avoids a kick to the body.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.
A punch combination from Duranto misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duranto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duranto moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn cracks Duranto with a nice body shot.
Duranto trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Duranto takes a shot to the head.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duranto is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto controlling the action here for a moment.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Duranto.
I've got Duranto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto!
A less than humble Roberto Duranto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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#R1#
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Yaj's leg but Yaj calmly moves out of range.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yaj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Raharuhi moves into range and clinches up with Yaj.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yaj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj avoids a wild elbow strike from Raharuhi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raharuhi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Raharuhi throws a lazy uppercut
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaj really felt that one!
Yaj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Yaj.#T3#
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yaj is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raharuhi punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Yaj swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yaj. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raharuhi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body kick.
Raharuhi is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Yaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. Raharuhi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj throws a big counter combination but Raharuhi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raharuhi thumps Yaj with a low kick.#T1#
Yaj swinging wildly here.
Yaj moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Yaj misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yaj under the eye.#T2#
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raharuhi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi lands with a slapping head kick.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thumps Yaj with a low kick.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yaj's knee momentarily.
Yaj takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Yaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Yaj's head.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi scores with a nice body kick.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Yaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaj down.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharuhi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Yaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaj down.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj is looking for a counter combo.
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yaj is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Yaj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Yaj moves his leg out of the way.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yaj checks it well.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
CM Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Yaj throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaj steps away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yaj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a push kick.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi works over Yaj's head and body with a nice combination.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
A quick step to the side and Yaj tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yung Hung Dong (ranked 281 p4p, 13 weight class) and Iolyn Madog (ranked 165 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong counters with a good low kick that Madog was not able to check.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Madog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madog counters with a straight right hand.
Dong takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Madog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madog will feel that in the morning.
Madog misses with a hook
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Madog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dong takes a step back to recover.
Dong tries to clinch there but Madog circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Dong avoids the head kick by Madog.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madog.
Dong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dong scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong misses with a combination
and Madog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Madog.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Madog blocks a head kick by Dong.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Madog throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
A big left from Dong misses.
Madog circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madog blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dong. Those never looked like landing.
Madog takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madog has time to react.
Madog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madog's corner calls for a 1-2. Madog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madog misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Madog avoids a kick to the body.
Madog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dong misses with a low kick as Madog jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Madog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong counters with a nice body kick.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong wants to clinch up but Madog keeps it at a distance.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Dong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madog's head backwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Madog checks a leg kick nicely.
Madog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madog misses with a body shot.
Madog misses with a body kick.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Madog circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madog! But no joy.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madog! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Madog.
Madog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong jabs at Madog's body.
Dong rushes Madog and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Madog is working Dong over against the cage.
Madog is trying to break the clinch but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong.
Madog can't break the clinch.
Madog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madog blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Madog misses with a jab to the body
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong lands a nice hook to Madog's body. Madog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong pushes Madog away with a front kick.
Dong cracks Madog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong throws a low kick but Madog avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Dong there.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madog can do to turn this around?
Madog misses with an uppercut.
Madog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Madog connects with a jab.
Dong with a nice cross.
Dong works the jab nicely.
Madog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Madog misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dong throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Dong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong feints and then cracks Madog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madog down.
Madog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Madog throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dong connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is looking to slow Madog down with leg kicks.
Madog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Madog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madog staying out of range there.
Madog misses with a hook to the body
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Madog misses with a looping left.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong rushes Madog and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Madog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong lands with a short shot to the head.
Madog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
Madog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Madog breaks from the clinch.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Madog just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong scores with a spinning back kick!
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Madog throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Madog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Madog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Madog moves out of range as Dong strikes.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Madog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Madog.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Madog moved out of range nicely.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Madog scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Madog connects with a high kick.
Dong thumps Madog with a low kick.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Madog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dong wants to slow Madog down by chopping away at his legs.
Madog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Madog thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Dong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Madog.
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Madog's calf.
Madog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Madog.
Dong moves out of range as Madog strikes.
Madog misses with a body kick.
Dong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Madog as he connects with a hook.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong looks to land a combination but Madog avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Dong. That snapped Madog's head back.
Dong misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong 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. This is the final round!
Dong throws out a leg kick but Madog moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madog! But no joy.
Dong blocks a jab.
Madog scores with a push kick.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Madog misses with a body kick.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Madog throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Madog.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dong lands a glancing blow to the side of Madog's head.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Madog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madog moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Madog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Madog tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Madog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
Dong with a jab.
A lazy left from Dong finds it's target.
Dong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dong misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Madog misses with a looping left.
A big left from Dong misses.
Madog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Madog throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madog.
Dong throws a one two combo.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Madog throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dong is able to avoid easily.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madog defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madog throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dong.
Madog misses with a looping right.
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Madog looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Madog throws a body kick that misses.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Madog moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog throws an off balance right hand
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Dong misses.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Dong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
It appears Dong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Madog walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong.
Dong moves out of range as Madog throws a body kick.
Dong swinging wildly here.
Madog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Madog misses.
Dong slips a jab from Madog.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong misses with a looping left.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Dong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Iolyn Madog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madog keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong thuds a left hand into Madog's body.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Madog lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Madog throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Madog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madog moves out of range as Dong strikes.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Madog takes a step back to recover.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yung Hung Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madog takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Hung Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corban Storm (ranked 125 p4p, 20 weight class) and Marciano Cobb (ranked 278 p4p, 38 weight class). Cobb has chosen Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A. as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corban Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marciano Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm misses with the body kick
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobb drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A hook to the body from Storm.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
We've been hearing reports that Storm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Storm drives through with a takedown into Cobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cobb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cobb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cobb tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to move to mount but Cobb blocks the move with his legs.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
Cobb is trying to get back to his feet.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
Storm lands an elbow.
Cobb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb wants to control but Storm postures up.
Cobb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Storm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cobb is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Storm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Storm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corban Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Storm trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Storm.
Cobb is positioning himself well to prevent Storm advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
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. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Storm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm 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.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Cobb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control from Cobb's half guard. Cobb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cobb wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobb is retaining full guard.
Cobb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Cobb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Cobb wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cobb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Cobb misses.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Storm.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Donk. Cobb catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Storm misses.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm connects with a jab.
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws a head kick that Cobb semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Storm moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Storm with that takedown attempt.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm with a poor takedown
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm has his takedown stuffed
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Cobb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm is standing up over Cobb. Cobb looks to escape but Storm dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cobb tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 394 p4p, 57 weight class) and Hairy Scrotum (ranked 335 p4p, 48 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoly Gorbachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Scrotum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorbachenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scrotum on the side of the head.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gorbachenko. That snapped Scrotum's head back.
Gorbachenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorbachenko misses with a hook.
Scrotum slips under a jab.
Gorbachenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scrotum counters with a crisp one two that drops Gorbachenko! Scrotum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gorbachenko to his feet! Gorbachenko is in big trouble!
Gorbachenko is rocked!
Scrotum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Scrotum misses.
Gorbachenko missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorbachenko throws a lazy right hand but Scrotum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scrotum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Gorbachenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scrotum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scrotum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorbachenko jabs at Scrotum's body.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrotum throws a big counter head kick but Gorbachenko avoids it with no problem.
Gorbachenko throws a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko scores with a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scrotum doesn't seem bothered though.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gorbachenko there.
Gorbachenko tries to work over Scrotum's front leg with a kick but Scrotum checks it.
Gorbachenko thuds his right hand into Scrotum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorbachenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scrotum takes one to the chin there.
Scrotum throws a hook but Gorbachenko blocks it.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Gorbachenko throws a jab when Scrotum was well out of range.
Gorbachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Gorbachenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scrotum! But no joy.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch up
and Scrotum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gorbachenko! Scrotum lets Gorbachenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Gorbachenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorbachenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorbachenko stuns Scrotum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scrotum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorbachenko is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Scrotum Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gorbachenko is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hairy Scrotum!
Hairy Scrotum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 65 p4p, 9 weight class) and Trevor Burrows (ranked 194 p4p, 27 weight class). Burrows comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Calm - No problem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avraam Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burrows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Burrows's head.
Burrows checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burrows.
Burrows has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burrows misses with a straight right.
As Burrows backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burrows with a jab.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Burrows jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Burrows tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Burrows moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Burrows sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrows swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Burrows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Burrows down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Burrows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Burrows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Burrows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeps Burrows at a distance using the push kick.
Burrows's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrows doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadopoulos swivels and escapes.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos thuds his shin into the meat of Burrows's side.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Burrows throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Papadopoulos connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos lunges at Burrows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burrows's hand.
Burrows throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Burrows.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burrows can do to turn this around?
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Burrows might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Papadopoulos has got the better of the exchanges.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burrows's head backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows misses with a wild combination.
Burrows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burrows's head.
Burrows throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Burrows checks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Burrows takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Burrows's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Papadopoulos, pushing him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Burrows.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Papadopoulos tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that half lands.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burrows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Papadopoulos sprawls well.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Burrows slaps the foot to one side.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burrows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Burrows acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burrows just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Burrows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Burrows connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Burrows digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a big counter combination but Burrows scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burrows is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Burrows's head.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
As Burrows backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burrows eats them both and turns towards Papadopoulos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burrows.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burrows is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burrows has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Burrows prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
After winning the bout, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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