Some 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Delov (ranked 25013 p4p, 582 weight class) and Troy Nunes (ranked 6613 p4p, 539 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Troy Nunes enters the cage!

Delov
vs
Nunes

176 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

184 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mihail Delov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delov's waist but Delov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.
Delov tries to clinch but Nunes moves away
and Nunes counters with a right hand to the body.

Nunes closes the distance and clinches.
Delov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delov to keep the fight standing.
Delov tries to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling the position.
Delov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Delov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Nunes has Delov up against the cage in a clinch.
Delov can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nunes breaks the clinch.
Nunes throws a front kick aimed at Delov's knee but Delov avoids it well.
Delov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Delov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihail Delov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Nunes.
Delov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Delov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Delov.
Delov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes unleashes a big counter combination but Delov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nunes dives in and grabs Delov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delov pushes down on Nunes's head and hops out.
Delov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delov tries to clinch up.
Nunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delov throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
Nunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Nunes rushes Delov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.

Nunes breaks the clinch.
Nunes slips a straight right by Delov.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Delov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Delov tries to clinch up.
Delov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunes with the counter takedown but Delov avoids it easily.
Delov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nunes.
Mihail Delov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delov moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunes.
Delov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes jumps guard but Delov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes with a poor takedown
and Delov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Delov.
Delov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delov pinned against the cage. Delov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delov moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delov is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
And Nunes tries to counter it with a takedown but Delov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delov defends it nicely.

Nunes dives in and scores a takedown into Delov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunes chips away with some ground and pound.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nunes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Let's hope that Nunes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Nunes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delov's waist but Delov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.

Nunes instigates a clinch.

Delov breaks from the clinch.

Nunes instigates a clinch.
Nunes wants a takedown.
Delov working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes jumps guard but Delov stands there with Nunes around his waist. Nunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nunes has Delov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Delov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nunes closes the distance and clinches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Delov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Delov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Delov has had enough of the clinch but Nunes keeps him there for the moment.
Delov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks.
Nunes is working for takedown but Delov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Delov has him pressed against the cage.

Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Delov moved away.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Delov eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Delov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nunes looks for a takedown but Delov sprawls well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Nunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delov is trying to break the clinch but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
Nunes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Nunes decides to pull guard.

Nunes pushes Delov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunes fails to land the takedown.
Delov tries to clinch
and Nunes counters with a three punch combo that has Delov backing up. Delov nods at Nunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Delov wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
Delov tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Nunes closes the distance and pushes Delov back into the cage.
Nunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Delov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nunes looks winded!
Nunes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nunes moves into range and clinches up with Delov.
Nunes tries to pull guard but Delov holds him up against the cage and eventually Nunes drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Nunes 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. This is the final round!

Delov takes the fight into the clinch.

Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delov moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Delov.
Troy Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delov is looking to clinch.
Delov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delov tries to avoid it but Nunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delov to the ground. Delov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Nunes rushes Delov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Delov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mihail Delov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Nunes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Delov is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.

Nunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delov, pushing him back against the cage.
Delov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
Nunes fails to pull guard.
Nunes has Delov pressed against the cage.
Nunes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delov tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delov with a body shot.
Nunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delov tries to avoid it but Nunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delov to the ground. Delov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delov tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Delov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delov connects with a looping right hand.
Delov tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Delov moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off.

Nunes darts in and clinches Delov up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Delov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Delov tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
As Delov backs off Nunes throws a huge counter combo but Delov manages to avoid it all.
Mihail Delov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delov with a jab.

Nunes clinches.
Nunes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Delov can't break the clinch.
Nunes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Delov has him pressed against the cage.

Nunes breaks the clinch.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Delov avoids them all with ease.
Delov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No joy there for Delov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunes tries to move into range but Delov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delov is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.

Nunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Nunes is struggling to control the position.
Nunes tries to pull guard but Delov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Delov's head.

Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delov tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Delov.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Nunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Delov tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.

Nunes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nunes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throwing strikes from guard but Delov blocks nicely.
Delov keeping full guard, as Nunes tries to pass.
Nunes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nunes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Delov. No joy for Nunes on that attempt.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delov tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Delov misses the target.
Delov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delov closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Nunes counters with a left and a right that stings Delov.
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.
Delov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
Delov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delov tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Delov tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Delov tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delov moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
Delov throwing a counter right hand but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Delov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delov tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Delov.
Delov is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Delov fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes wants to counter with a clinch but Delov pushes him away.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delov manages to avoid it.
Nunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delov defends it nicely.
Nunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delov.
Delov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihail Delov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delov sets himself, and Nunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Delov avoids it this time.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Delov connects with a jab.
Troy Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Troy Nunes!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Troy Nunes!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Troy Nunes!

Troy Nunes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dukes (ranked 24529 p4p, 555 weight class) and Satpal Singh (ranked 7422 p4p, 512 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dukes
vs
Singh

178 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

225 cm
24
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Satpal Singh!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dukes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Singh eats them both and turns towards Dukes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dukes blocks a head kick by Singh.

Singh rushes Dukes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Singh blocks an elbow strike.
Dukes wants to break free but Singh has control.

Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at The Dam Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Dukes does no damage.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Singh!
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Dukes closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dukes working aggressively here.

Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dukes counters with a big right hand! Oh Singh is in trouble here! Dukes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dukes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verne Troyer (ranked 5747 p4p, 504 weight class) and Osman Dawoud (ranked 7104 p4p, 544 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Verne Troyer
vs
Dawoud

164 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verne Troyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osman Dawoud!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Troyer misses with a double jab.
Dawoud defending well as Troyer loads up on a big left hand.
Troyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawoud manages to avoid it.
Troyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dawoud counters by moving into the clinch.
Dawoud lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Troyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dawoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Troyer scrambles back to his feet.
Troyer throws a push kick but Dawoud slaps the foot to one side.
Verne Troyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troyer moves in looking to clinch but Dawoud pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud cracks Troyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Troyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Troyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Troyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Troyer wants to clinch up but Dawoud keeps it at a distance.
Osman Dawoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troyer is looking to clinch.
Dawoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Troyer misses with the combination.
Dawoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawoud wants to counter the offense by Troyer and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer shoots and misses

and Dawoud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dawoud.
Dawoud lands with a right to the head.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Troyer blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
Troyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Troyer avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
Dawoud cracks Troyer with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawoud has Troyer pushed against the cage.
Dawoud lands a body shot.
Dawoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawoud.
Troyer tries to pull guard but Dawoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawoud as Troyer tries to tie him up.
Dawoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troyer's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud lands with a right to the head.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Troyers head.
Dawoud slows down the pace here.
Troyer blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawoud managing to block the knees to the body from Troyer.
Dawoud lands an uppercut.
Dawoud is struggling to control the position.
Dawoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawoud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Troyers head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer working hard to break the clinch.
Troyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud slows down the pace here.
Dawoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Troyer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Dawoud to work.
Troyer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawoud smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verne Troyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troyer tries to land a front kick but Dawoud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Troyer connects with a single shot there.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body. Troyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Dawoud has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Troyer shoots for a takedown but Dawoud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Troyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troyer throws a series of punches but Dawoud avoids them all with ease.
As Troyer backs off Dawoud throws a huge counter combo but Troyer manages to avoid it all.
Troyer looks to throw a body kick

and Dawoud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dawoud digs a right hand into Troyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Troyer's gas tank.
Dawoud lands a shot to the body.
Troyer is breathing heavily.
Dawoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawoud.
Dawoud pushes Troyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawoud lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Troyer or not.
Dawoud scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud digs a right hand into Troyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Troyer's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
Troyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawoud gets through Troyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Troyer is rocked!
Dawoud works on Troyer's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Troyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawoud slows down the pace here.
Dawoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Troyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawoud lands with a left to the head.
Dawoud presses Troyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawoud.
Dawoud cracks Troyer with a nice body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud has Troyer pressed against the cage.
Dawoud scores with a shot to the side of Troyer's head.
Troyer takes a shot to the head.
Dawoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Troyer backwards.
Dawoud presses Troyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Troyer backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawoud is leaning against Troyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawoud lands a big right hand that drops Troyer! The killer instinct kicks in and Dawoud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dawoud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osman Dawoud!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaish Rashad (ranked 5637 p4p, 501 weight class) and Cezare Borgia (ranked 6497 p4p, 532 weight class). Cezare Borgia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rashad
vs
Borgia

175 cm
18
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaish Rashad !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cezare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rashad .

Borgia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Borgia controlling the position from side mount.
Rashad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rashad tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashad is looking to reverse the position.
Rashad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Rashad here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rashad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rashad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rashad tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia is staying tight to Rashad 's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rashad is trying to get back to his feet.
Rashad is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia cracks Rashad with a big elbow.
Borgia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rashad down.
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Borgia lands a nice shot to the head.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.

Borgia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rashad tries to buck Borgia off but he can't manage it.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Rashad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rashad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rashad wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Rashad is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rashad is trying desperately to improve position.
Rashad wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Rashad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Borgia controlling from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Borgia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Borgia is working for a guillotine from mount but Rashad frees his head quite easily.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Borgia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Borgia is continuing to stall.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Borgia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Borgia content just to control the position here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Borgia is working for a guillotine from mount but Rashad frees his head quite easily.

Borgia is working for a guillotine from mount but Rashad frees his head quite easily.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rashad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia with shots to the head and body - Rashad looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cezare Borgia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rashad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Borgia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Cezare Borgia has been cut.
Rashad lands with a good body shot.
Rashad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rashad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rashad cracks Borgia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Rashad catches Borgia right on the button with a cross.
Rashad lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rashad lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Rashad .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rashad scores with a one two! Borgia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Rashad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgia doesn't seem phased though.
Rashad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borgia backs up against the cage.
Rashad with a hook.
Rashad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rashad .
Borgia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rashad counter with a right hand.
Rashad looks to land a combination. Borgia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rashad connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rashad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rashad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rashad connects with a crisp jab.
Rashad works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Rashad - just one landing.
Borgia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rashad clobbers Borgia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rashad throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by Rashad .
Borgia takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rashad tests Borgia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rashad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rashad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borgia. Borgia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borgia walks into a stiff left hand from Rashad .
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Rashad .
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rashad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rashad cracks Borgia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rashad throws a combination. Borgia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Rashad .
Rashad connects with a right hand. Borgia shakes it off.
Rashad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Borgia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borgia walks into a straight right hand from Rashad .
Borgia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rashad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borgia.
Rashad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Borgia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isaish Rashad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.
Rashad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rashad scores with a hook.
Rashad scores with a decent looking hook.
Isaish Rashad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rashad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That has opened up Cezare Borgia's cut even more.
Rashad lands a jab to Borgia's midsection.
Isaish Rashad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rashad scores with a hook.
Borgia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rashad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Borgia back to the cage. Rashad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rashad falls off balance throwing a combination

so Borgia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rashad can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rashad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rashad wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rashad is trying to stand.
Borgia is taking a breather. Rashad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Borgia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Borgia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Isaish Rashad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is landing with some decent strikes but Rashad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Borgia controlling from mount.
Rashad tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borgia lands a big shot there that rocks Rashad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Cezare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The adventures of Borgia the control monster continue. Boring.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rashad 's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaish Rashad showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Isaish Rashad !
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Isaish Rashad !
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Isaish Rashad !

Isaish Rashad wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Cabran (ranked 3245 p4p, 344 weight class) and Jay Adams (ranked 3892 p4p, 412 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabran might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kill The DJ. This should be a great matchup!

Cabran
vs
Adams

195 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Relentless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric Cabran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Adams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabran scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Cabran lands a head shot.
Adams shoots in but Cabran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabran is looking to counter punch.
Cedric Cabran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabran lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
Cabran throws out a powerful jab.
Cabran lands with a right hand.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Cabran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cabran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabran lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Cabran.

Adams is rocked!
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabran counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Cabran's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cedric Cabran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Adams.
Cabran throws a combination that misses

and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabran trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabran looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabran, not yet.
Cabran managing to control the position.
Cabran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabran is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.
Cabran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adams has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabran is trying to get back to half guard.
Adams gets to mount! Cabran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cabran wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Cabran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
Cabran is looking to improve his position but Adams isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is working hard here to advance position.
Cabran gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that Adams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cabran is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabran avoid being mounted?
Cabran is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabran has a hand on Adams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Adams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Adams avoids the attempt from Cabran to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is trying to escape the mount.
Adams avoids the attempt from Cabran to control.
Cabran is trying desperately to improve position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabran taking shots to the head.
Adams cracks Cabran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cabran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabran tries to get out of the position.
Cabran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Cabran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cabran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabran squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cabran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabran wants to try and get back to his feet.
Adams avoids the attempt from Cabran to control.
Cabran is working to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cabran tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Adams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabran tries to reverse the position but Adams maintains control.
Cabran wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Cabran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Cabran is rocked!
Cabran is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Cabran out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Adams goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Adams!
Jay Adams got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Cedric Cabran had this to say: 'Tangina natalo pa ako langya naman.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Ridley (ranked 23930 p4p, 613 weight class) and Michael Tyler (ranked 3226 p4p, 368 weight class). DeMarcus Ridley had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. DeMarcus Ridley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Tyler's chin.

Ridley
vs
Tyler

185 cm
26
198 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Ridley is looking for a counter combo.
Ridley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyler can pounce on him.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Ridley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ridley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Tyler misses

so Ridley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley stands and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyler is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it.

Ridley has an Americana. Tyler didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ridley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ridley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DeMarcus Ridley!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 1355 p4p, 158 weight class) and Akoni Jackson (ranked 1803 p4p, 220 weight class). Akoni Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rishkinov
vs
Jackson

180 cm
19
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akoni Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Rishkinov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Rishkinov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rishkinov throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Rishkinov only half commits.
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
Rishkinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rishkinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Rishkinov and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Rishkinov tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rishkinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with a two punch combination.
Rishkinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rishkinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rishkinov scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Jackson defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rishkinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson moves forwards but Rishkinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Rishkinov.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rishkinov.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rishkinov circles away.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
Akoni Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rishkinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rishkinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Rishkinov's belly button to the back.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rishkinov tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Rishkinov misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking.
Rishkinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Rishkinov settles back down.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Rishkinov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rishkinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rishkinov.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.

Rishkinov feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Rishkinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Rishkinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rishkinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rishkinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rishkinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rishkinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Rishkinov eventually gives up the hold.
Rishkinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rishkinov drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Rishkinov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rishkinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rishkinov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Rishkinov lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Rishkinov and move into the clinch position.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Rishkinov scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rishkinov tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rishkinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rishkinov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Jackson defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Rishkinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rishkinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Rishkinov avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Rishkinov's takedown attempt.
Rishkinov tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Rishkinov back against the cage.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rishkinov working aggressively here.
Rishkinov lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Rishkinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rishkinov.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Rishkinov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rishkinov controls his hands.
Rishkinov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rishkinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rishkinov.
Jackson is leaning against Rishkinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Rishkinov fails to land.
Rishkinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Rishkinov scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Rishkinov avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rishkinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rishkinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rishkinov.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Rishkinov tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jackson.
Rishkinov misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to work over Rishkinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rishkinov misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rishkinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Rishkinov has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Rishkinov prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rishkinov controls the action.
Rishkinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson cracks Rishkinov with a nice body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.

Rishkinov is rocked!
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Oh Rishkinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Rishkinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rishkinov.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Akoni Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Rishkinov's ribcage. Rishkinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rishkinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short right from Jackson.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is leaning against Rishkinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a big right hand that drops Rishkinov! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Jackson!
Akoni Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
Akoni Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.