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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 2281 p4p, 109 weight class) and Marcelo Barbosa (ranked 2201 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.



168 cm
26
139 lbs
9 - 3 - 0
165 cm
25
137 lbs
12 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Osterberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Osterberg defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Osterberg fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.

Osterberg feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Osterberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Barbosa has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osterberg working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Osterberg stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osterberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
Osterberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Barbosa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Osterberg rolls with it to try and escape but Barbosa cranks on the arm and Osterberg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Barbosa!
In defeat, James Osterberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 764 p4p, 34 weight class) and Klahan Metharom (ranked 849 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



175 cm
26
147 lbs
10 - 6 - 2
165 cm
27
135 lbs
13 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Conviction


Blue Moon


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 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klahan Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metharom. That's going to slow Caunt down.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Caunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Caunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caunt with a body shot.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Caunt.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Metharom tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom cracks Caunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Metharom misses
and Caunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Caunt connects with a single shot there.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetharom.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom 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.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Caunt checks it.
Metharom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Metharom tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Caunt scores with a nice right hand.
Metharom thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Caunt moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Caunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom throws a head kick that Caunt semi-blocks.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caunt.
Metharom thuds his shin into the meat of Caunt's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Metharom misses.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Caunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caunt is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Caunt.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Caunt feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Caunt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.
Metharom lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Caunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caunt throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. Metharom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caunt has time to react.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Caunt misses the jab.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caunt connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Caunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom wants to clinch up but Caunt keeps it at a distance.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt scores with a shot to the body.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt with a jab.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
A jab from Caunt finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom slips under a jab from Caunt.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caunt tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
A big right from Metharom misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom is looking for the big counter here.
Metharom takes one on the button.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Caunt as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a low kick as Caunt jumps back.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Caunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt is looking for a counter combo.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caunt moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Metharom.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Metharom defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
A jab from Metharom misses.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Caunt wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Caunt throws a front kick that sends Metharom stumbling back into the cage.
Caunt moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metharom. Metharom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metharom misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Metharom scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caunt.
Caunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caunt pushes Metharom away with a front kick.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Metharom's torso.

Metharom clinches up with Caunt and pushes him back against the cage.

Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caunt tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caunt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
Caunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Caunt thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Caunt slips a straight right by Metharom.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metharom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Metharom tries to land a leg kick but Caunt saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom slips a straight right by Caunt.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caunt scores with a hook.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Caunt checks a low kick from Metharom.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Caunt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caunt, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!

A very excited looking Dick Caunt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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RATING
93%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 1313 p4p, 73 weight class) and Gun Seok Bak (ranked 1330 p4p, 74 weight class). Bak has chosen Leader, Just Give Us Your Order! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



165 cm
27
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 1
165 cm
25
148 lbs
9 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing


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 - 4 - 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gun Seok Bak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei moves away from the strike by Bak.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bak.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bak does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Amodei blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei misses with a jab to the body
and Bak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Bak off the cage and back into range.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bak! But no joy.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Bak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bak swinging wildly here.
Amodei digs a good hook to Bak's body.
Bak checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two 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!
Bak throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter with a takedown but Bak is quick to defend against it.
Bak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei thumps Bak with a low kick.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Bak's leg but Bak calmly moves out of range.
Bak scores with a nice head shot.
Amodei scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bak. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bak.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amodei back to the cage. Bak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Amodei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bak works over Amodei's head and body with a nice combination.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Bak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bak tries to avoid it.
Amodei lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bak misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei slips a jab from Bak.
Bak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bak! But no joy.
Bak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Bak throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Amodei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Amodei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bak on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amodei connects with a crisp jab.
Amodei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Bak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bak moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Bak unleashes a big counter combination but Amodei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Amodei misses with a body punch
and Bak counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Bak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bak throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bak is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gun Seok Bak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Amodei slips under a jab.
Bak misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Bak slips under a jab from Amodei.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Amodei.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei misses with an uppercut
and Bak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Bak slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei misses the jab.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Bak's belly button to the back.
A big right from Bak misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Amodei misses with a double jab
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
Bak swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bak misses with a hook.
Bak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei lands a jab to Bak's midsection.
Bak tests Amodei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Bak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bak missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei tests Bak's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Bak throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bak.
Bak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Bak misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Bak takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Bak looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Bak.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Bak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Bak.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak misses with a body shot
and Amodei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Amodei misses
and Bak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Bak misses with a straight right.

Amodei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bak's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei looking to pass the guard.
Bak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amodei trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
Amodei passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei is pressing down on Bak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bak is holding on for now.

Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but Bak defends the submission attempt.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amodei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amodei wants to control but Bak is keeping him busy.
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Bak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Bak. Those never looked like landing.
Bak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bak avoids a kick to the body.
Bak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a thumping low kick.
Bak just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Bak. No joy for Amodei on that attempt.
Bak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bak looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Bak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bak throws out the jab.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Bak throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bak slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Bak.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amodei.
Bak misses with a looping right.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bak was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Bak misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bak moves away.
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bak blocks a leg kick.
Bak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei feints and then cracks Bak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bak down.
Amodei slips under a jab from Bak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei cracks Bak with a good jab.
Amodei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei slips under a jab.

Amodei gets a takedown into half guard.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.

Amodei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amodei moves into full mount! Bak won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei tries to control but Bak wriggling away.
Amodei can't control as he wanted to and Bak manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bak is looking for a sweep. Amodei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amodei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Amodei in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bak tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amodei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giuseppe Amodei!
A victorious Giuseppe Amodei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 1112 p4p, 62 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 1122 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



162 cm
27
145 lbs
13 - 9 - 0
175 cm
24
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Xinhai does no damage.
Xinhai throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.

Dominguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dominguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Dominguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xinhai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dominguez wants to control but Xinhai is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Xinhai defending against the ground and pound.

Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xinhai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Dominguez.
Xinhai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Xinhai is working from the bottom.
Xinhai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dominguez is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xinhai stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez throws an elbow but Xinhai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Xinhai blocks the move with his legs.
Xinhai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dominguez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xinhai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Xinhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Dominguez 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.
Ground and pound from Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Xinhai won't allow it.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Xinhai dodges it nicely.
Xinhai is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Xinhai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.
Xinhai looks to land a combination but Dominguez avoids it well.

Xinhai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dominguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xinhai has momentary wrist control but Dominguez slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Xinhai has wrist control.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Xinhai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Xinhai misses the jab.
Dominguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xinhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Xinhai as he connects with a hook.
Dominguez lands with a cross.
Dominguez scores with a decent looking hook.

Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Xinhai kicks off Dominguez and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xinhai defending well as Dominguez loads up on a big left hand.
Dominguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
Dominguez tries to bum rush Xinhai with a series of wild strikes but Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Xinhai's belly button to the back.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai leaves Dominguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xinhai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dominguez dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xinhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
Xinhai works Dominguez's body with a nice hook.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Dominguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xinhai napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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!
Dominguez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dominguez moves into full mount!
Dominguez misses with a head shot.
Dominguez unloads with some shots from mount but Xinhai bucks and avoids them well.
Rico Dominguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Dominguez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dominguez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dominguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xinhai is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez throwing strikes here but Xinhai is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound.
Xinhai blocking the ground and pound.
Dominguez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Xinhai is on top in guard.

Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xinhai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xinhai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xinhai defends it easily.
Dominguez is controlling Xinhai's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dominguez is looking for a triangle but Xinhai pushes his legs off easily.
Xinhai wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling his posture from full guard.

Xinhai stands and steps away. Dominguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Xinhai misses with a two punch combination.
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 Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Xinhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinhai as he avoids it easily.

Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Xinhai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dominguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Xinhai back against the cage.

Xinhai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez moves forwards but Xinhai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Dominguez blocks a jab.

Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xinhai to the mat! Xinhai manages to get full guard.
Dominguez lands a couple of elbows.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Xinhai is working from the bottom.
Xinhai wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Xinhai keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dominguez shoots in and bounces Xinhai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Xinhai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xinhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Xinhai.
Dominguez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xinhai.
Dominguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Dominguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai 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.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Dominguez saw that one coming.
Xinhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xinhai drops his hands momentarily and Dominguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dominguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xinhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinhai throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Xinhai works over Dominguez's head and body with a nice combination.
Dominguez tries to move into range but Xinhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dominguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez connects with a looping right hand.
Dominguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xinhai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xinhai to the mat! Xinhai manages to get full guard.
Xinhai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Xinhai is keeping the position.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Dominguez is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Xinhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Dominguez!

Rico Dominguez 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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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 482 p4p, 23 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 356 p4p, 18 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.



170 cm
27
139 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
170 cm
27
145 lbs
16 - 8 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Friman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Friman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman blocks the body kick.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Friman.

Friman shoots in and bounces Matsunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Friman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matsunaga working a defensive guard but Friman passes into half guard.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control the pace.
Friman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matsunaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friman is working away from the top position though.
Friman thows a huge punch but Matsunaga dodges it nicely.

Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.

Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Friman content to control rather than advance.
Friman uses his free foot to push down on Matsunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matsunaga.
Friman looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Friman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsunaga is trying to escape the mount.
Friman trying to control but Matsunaga is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape.
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.


Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
letting Friman counter with a right hand.
Friman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsunaga.
Friman misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Friman defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Friman on that attempt.
Friman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
A jab from Friman misses.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses

and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. Matsunaga didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga trying to control the position.

Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsunaga holds on and takes a little breather.

Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsunaga trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Friman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Friman landing with the ground and pound.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Matsunaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Friman has passed into half guard!
Friman wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga is looking to escape.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Friman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Friman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Friman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsunaga!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!


Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Friman circles away.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Friman's head backwards.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsunaga swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Friman moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Friman is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Friman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Friman lands with a nice body punch.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Friman checks it

and Friman counters with a shoot takedown. Matsunaga fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friman trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.

Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Friman pushes his legs off easily.
Friman is stalling in the full guard.

Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friman wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friman lands a couple of elbows.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Friman defends easily.
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oskar Friman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!

Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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G S C
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
32%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 739 p4p, 98 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 922 p4p, 123 weight class). Anatoly Gorbachenko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.



186 cm
26
151 lbs
20 - 11 - 0
175 cm
25
172 lbs
10 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


Groove Gear


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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 - 11 - 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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gorbachenko moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tulikoura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gorbachenko loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Gorbachenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gorbachenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorbachenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulikoura in his tracks.
Gorbachenko scores with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorbachenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorbachenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Gorbachenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
Tulikoura cracks a nice hook into Gorbachenko's ribs.
Gorbachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
A counter left hand to the body from Gorbachenko misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tulikoura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Gorbachenko throws a shot from downtown. Tulikoura moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Tulikoura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorbachenko tries to land a leg kick but Tulikoura saw it coming and moves away.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Gorbachenko jumps back.
Gorbachenko is looking to wear down Tulikoura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Gorbachenko.

Tulikoura closes the distance and pushes Gorbachenko back into the cage.
Gorbachenko misses with a body punch.
Gorbachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Gorbachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Gorbachenko working aggressively here.
Gorbachenko tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Gorbachenko back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.

Tulikoura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
Gorbachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Gorbachenko avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura thows a body kick. Gorbachenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tulikoura throws a series of strikes that have Gorbachenko backpedaling.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Gorbachenko moved out of range.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
We've been informed that Tulikoura 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.
Gorbachenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tulikoura stuns Gorbachenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gorbachenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tulikoura's hands.
Gorbachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gorbachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Gorbachenko lunges at Tulikoura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tulikoura's hand.
Tulikoura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tulikoura misses with a head kick.
Gorbachenko throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
Gorbachenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorbachenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko avoids a kick to the body.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
Gorbachenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gorbachenko blocks a jab.
Gorbachenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Gorbachenko checks it.
Gorbachenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gorbachenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tulikoura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Tulikoura rushes Gorbachenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tulikoura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
Tulikoura lands with a right to the head.
Tulikoura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura scores with a shoulder strike.

Tulikoura manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorbachenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura drops his hands momentarily and Gorbachenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tulikoura pushes Gorbachenko away with a front kick.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking body kick.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the strikes.
Tulikoura keeps Gorbachenko at a distance using the push kick.
Tulikoura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorbachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Tulikoura tries a quick counter leg kick but Gorbachenko is wise to it.
Gorbachenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tulikoura. That one must have hurt.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.

Gorbachenko has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Gorbachenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tulikoura. Tulikoura obviously looking to wear him down.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Gorbachenko avoids it.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko is looking to counter punch.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorbachenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.

Tulikoura gets a clinch.
Gorbachenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gorbachenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gorbachenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorbachenko tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulikoura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.

Gorbachenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch but Tulikoura moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Gorbachenko lands with a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Tulikoura moves into the clinch.
Gorbachenko tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Gorbachenko back against the cage.
Tulikoura pushes Gorbachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorbachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorbachenko working aggressively here.
Gorbachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Tulikoura scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorbachenko pushes Tulikoura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gorbachenko lands a body shot.
Tulikoura lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Tulikoura controls his hands.
Tulikoura scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tulikoura misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorbachenko misses with a body punch.
Gorbachenko throws a head punch that misses.
Gorbachenko blocking some punches.
Gorbachenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorbachenko has a couple of punches blocked by Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko prevents a body shot from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorbachenko.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Tulikoura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gorbachenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
Tulikoura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike.
Gorbachenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorbachenko controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura is leaning against Gorbachenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorbachenko lands a body punch.
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorbachenko's elbow.
Tulikoura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tulikoura lands with a left to the head.
Gorbachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorbachenko has a couple of punches blocked by Tulikoura.

Tulikoura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorbachenko.
An inside leg kick from Tulikoura misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gorbachenko misses its target.
Gorbachenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gorbachenko lands with a good body shot.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbachenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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!
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Gorbachenko thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
Gorbachenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gorbachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gorbachenko, right into the meat.
Tulikoura fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorbachenko in the body.
Gorbachenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gorbachenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorbachenko misses the target.
Gorbachenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorbachenko throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gorbachenko throws out the jab.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura 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!


Gorbachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tulikoura.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorbachenko misses the target.
Tulikoura with a hook.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Gorbachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorbachenko is looking to counter the offense by Tulikoura and move into the clinch.
Tulikoura throws a series of punches but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
Gorbachenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gorbachenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorbachenko lands with a straight right. Tulikoura didn't see that one coming.
Gorbachenko lands with a straight right. Tulikoura didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but Gorbachenko moved out of range nicely.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tulikoura lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorbachenko's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Gorbachenko moves out of range easily.
Gorbachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorbachenko has time to react.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Gorbachenko slips the punch.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Gorbachenko.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorbachenko is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Gorbachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorbachenko takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.

Gorbachenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Tulikoura lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorbachenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachenko lands with a left to the head.
Tulikoura cracks Gorbachenko with a nice body shot.
Tulikoura is working Gorbachenko over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura lands a body shot in the clinch.

Tulikoura breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura is looking to clinch but Gorbachenko is avoiding it.

Tulikoura rushes Gorbachenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorbachenko misses with some punches.
Gorbachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gorbachenko scores with a shot to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Tulikoura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorbachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tulikoura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorbachenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
Gorbachenko working aggressively here.
Gorbachenko lands a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorbachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anatoly Gorbachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorbachenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Tulikoura gets through Gorbachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with a short shot to the head.

Gorbachenko is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Tulikoura.
Oh Gorbachenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tulikoura lands a body punch.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tulikoura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tulikoura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorbachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Tulikoura controls his hands.
Tulikoura works on Gorbachenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Tulikoura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko working aggressively here.
Tulikoura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tulikoura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Tulikoura controls the action.

Tulikoura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tulikoura lands a jab to Gorbachenko's midsection.
Tulikoura jabs Gorbachenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Gorbachenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorbachenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tulikoura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorbachenko scrambles back to his feet.
Gorbachenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gorbachenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Tulikoura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Gorbachenko.
Good body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Tulikoura scores with a shoulder strike.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Tulikoura scores with a shot to the side of Gorbachenko's head.
Gorbachenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura presses Gorbachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike.

Tulikoura breaks from the clinch.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gorbachenko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tulikoura swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gorbachenko's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 214 p4p, 25 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 247 p4p, 31 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



189 cm
31
150 lbs
20 - 16 - 0
168 cm
25
148 lbs
15 - 4 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Urban Fighter


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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sainty.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Sainty counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Sainty moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot

and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sainty happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sainty tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.

That's two 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sainty is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sainty is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sainty shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Petdee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Sainty saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit sizes up Sainty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sainty moves out of range of the strikes.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Sainty's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sainty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitsongrit has control of Sainty's left arm, preventing Sainty from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Sitsongrit 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.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Sainty moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sainty misses with a body kick.

Sainty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Sainty control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sainty manages to move to mount!
Sitsongrit tries to improve his position but instead Sainty has taken his back!
Sitsongrit prevents Sainty from getting a body triangle.
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sitsongrit prevents Sainty from taking his back.

Sainty is working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Sainty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sitsongrit to take his back!
Sitsongrit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Daniel Sainty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sainty prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Sainty postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sainty thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sainty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petdee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Sainty's body.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sainty closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses

and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sitsongrit pushes Sainty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sainty slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sainty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sainty 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.
Sainty takes one on the button.

Sainty is rocked!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh Sainty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sainty throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sainty slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sainty seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sainty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Sainty's head.

Sainty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand back up but Sainty manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit stops Sainty from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit looks to move to half guard but instead Sainty has passed into mount! Damn!
Petdee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Sainty's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Sainty maintains control.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.

Sainty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.

Sainty has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sainty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petdee Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!

Petdee Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
38%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 698 p4p, 102 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 583 p4p, 88 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wangler's choice of entrance music: The Clash - I Fought The Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



194 cm
24
210 lbs
13 - 5 - 0
175 cm
27
205 lbs
18 - 10 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Urban Fighter


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wangler throws a lazy body kick
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Wangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wangler 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 Brent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wangler misses with a straight left.
Wangler throws a head kick but Brent moves out of range.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Brent circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brent, right into the meat.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wangler forces Brent back against the cage and clinches.
Brent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Brent controls his hands.
Wangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brent misses with a punch to the body.
Brent misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler presses Brent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wangler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brent struggles to land a body shot inside as Wangler controls his hands.
Brent blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Brent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brent pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wangler.

It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Nice elbow from Wangler.
Wangler pushes off an throws an elbow but Brent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brent.
Wangler misses with a hook from the clinch.

Brent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Wangler finds it's way through Brent's defenses.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brent jabs Wangler right on the nose. Wangler blinks but takes it well.
Brent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brent counters with a nice leg kick.
Wangler scores with a decent looking hook.
Wangler throws the left hand but Brent avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Brent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brent lands a glancing blow to the side of Wangler's head.
A big right from Wangler misses.
Wangler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BOOM! Brent lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wangler. Wangler tries to recover but Brent is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wangler lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brent!
In his post fight interview, David Brent started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lito Alcala (ranked 170 p4p, 10 weight class) and Iolyn Madog (ranked 335 p4p, 17 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



169 cm
28
138 lbs
16 - 6 - 0
170 cm
27
147 lbs
17 - 6 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Vegan Gains
Urban Fighter


Groove Gear
KOMBAT KLOTHING


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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lito Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Madog misses.
Madog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alcala under the eye.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madog.
Alcala throws a shot to the body.
Madog needs to keep his hands up - Alcala had a free shot at his head there.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Madog tries to keep at a distance but Alcala has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madog.

Madog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Madog misses.
Alcala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Madog throws a fast counter high kick but Alcala manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala throws a push kick but Madog slaps the foot to one side.
Alcala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Madog swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala scores with a nice head shot.
Alcala connects with a looping right hand.

Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Madog.
Alcala tries to work over Madog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madog tries to throw a body punch but Alcala avoids it by throwing Madog back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Madog.
Alcala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madog's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madog.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Alcala fails to land.
Alcala misses with the head strike.

Madog breaks the clinch.
Madog misses with a body kick.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alcala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alcala lands with an uppercut that bounces Madog off the cage and back into range.
Madog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.

Alcala moves into the clinch.
Madog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madog prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala lands with a right to the head.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala struggles to land a body shot inside as Madog controls his hands.
Madog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alcala tries a body shot but Madog blocks it.
Madog tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcala.
Madog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madog.
Alcala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madog struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Madog blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alcala blocking some punches.
Madog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madog prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madog's elbow.
A short uppercut from Alcala.

Madog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Madog avoids them all with ease.
Madog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Madog finds it's target.
Madog slips a straight right by Alcala.
Alcala lands a nice shot that snaps Madog's head back.
Madog just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Madog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madog lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.

Alcala is rocked!
Alcala throws a chopping leg kick but Madog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala looks to land a body kick but Madog moved away.
Madog moves out of range of the leg kick from Alcala.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madog slips under a jab from Alcala.
Alcala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madog counters with a good low kick that Alcala was not able to check.

Alcala has Madog up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcala misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcala misses with the head strike.
Alcala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Madog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Alcala can't find room to land a body shot as Madog controls the action.
Alcala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madog throws a head punch that misses.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Madog.
Alcala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala cracks Madog with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog lands a nice shot to the body.
Alcala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alcala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madog blocks an uppercut.
Alcala misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Alcala moves in looking to clinch but Madog pushes him off.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madog misses the jab.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Madog throws a big counter head kick but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Madog looks for the body kick but Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
letting Madog counter with a right hand.
Alcala tries to clinch but Madog is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Madog's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the body from Madog misses
and Alcala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madog can do to turn this around?
Alcala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog throws a leg kick but Alcala moved away.
Madog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.

Alcala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madog misses with a body punch.
Madog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madog backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madog.
Madog cracks Alcala with a nice body shot.
Madog scores with a shoulder strike.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madog blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Madog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Madog.
A punch lands to the side of Madog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Madog cracks Alcala with an open hand slap.
Alcala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madog keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala lands a nice hook to Madog's body. Madog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It looks like Alcala has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Madog missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcala doesn't manage to clinch there - Madog circles away.
Madog throws a front kick aimed at Alcala's knee but Alcala avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alcala is out of range and Madog settles back down.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog takes one to the side of the head.
Alcala scores with a head kick. Madog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madog lands a head kick!
Alcala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madog counters with a huge left! Alcala is in big trouble! He's backing up but Madog isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Alcala from any more damage. A dominating finish by Madog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iolyn Madog!
Iolyn Madog 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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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Verygood (ranked 13 p4p, 2 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 147 p4p, 8 weight class). Verygood comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Pain. 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.



172 cm
27
141 lbs
22 - 4 - 0
170 cm
27
145 lbs
16 - 10 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Groove Gear


Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Verygood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong tries a body shot but Verygood blocks it.
Verygood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Dong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood misses with the head strike.
Verygood is working Dong over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Verygood fails to land.
Verygood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Verygood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verygood.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Verygood.
Verygood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Verygood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Dong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verygood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dong can turn it around.
Verygood blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Dong.
Verygood throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Verygood's head.
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood scores with a shoulder strike.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
Verygood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong scores with a hook to the body.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dong pushes Verygood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verygood misses with some punches.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Dong jumps guard but Verygood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood misses with some punches.
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Verygood.
Dong works on Verygood's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verygood stalling against the cage.
Verygood working aggressively here.
Verygood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verygood is trying to pull guard but Dong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Dong blocks a body shot from Verygood.
With the fighters up against the cage, Verygood throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Verygood.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong lands a body punch.
Verygood pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong stalling.
A short uppercut from Dong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Dong lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verygood is trying to stall.
Verygood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Verygood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Verygood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong blocking some punches.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Verygood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verygood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Verygood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
Verygood wants to stall.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verygood tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood has Dong pushed against the cage.
Dong misses with some punches.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verygood.
Verygood tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Verygood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verygood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Verygood lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Verygood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Verygood misses with a body shot.
Verygood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dong. That one must have hurt.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Verygood misses.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Verygood's head but Verygood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Verygood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verygood scores with a jab to the body.
Verygood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Verygood throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Verygood throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Verygood wants to clinch.
Dong moves away from the strike by Verygood.
Dong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verygood under the eye.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verygood is looking to wear down Dong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dong lands a nice hook to Verygood's body. Verygood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Verygood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verygood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verygood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dong under the eye.
Verygood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Dong throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verygood.
Verygood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dong - that will leave a mark!
Dong misses with a low kick.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Dong.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Verygood.
Dong avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Verygood is looking to clinch.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Verygood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Verygood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong throws a leg kick but Verygood moved away.
Verygood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verygood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Verygood slips a straight right by Dong.
Verygood tries to move into range but Dong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verygood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dong throws a leg kick but Verygood moved away.
Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verygood lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Verygood tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood lands with a straight right. Dong didn't see that one coming.
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Verygood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verygood swings widly with a right hand
and Dong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, jab by Verygood - just one landing.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verygood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Verygood punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Verygood slips a jab from Dong.
Dong looks to throw the jab but Verygood is out of range.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verygood manages to avoid it.
Dong feints a jab promting Verygood to slip. Dong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Verygood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong throws a leg kick but Verygood moved away.
Verygood lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Dong.
A big left from Verygood misses.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verygood.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a jab.
Dong lands a head shot.
Verygood throws a good cross that connects.
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verygood throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood blocks the body kick.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood checks the leg kick.
Verygood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Verygood moved away.
Verygood lands a jab.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verygood.
A little feinted left hand from Verygood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Kurt Verygood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Verygood tries a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verygood manages to avoid it.
Verygood walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Verygood. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verygood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Dong misses.
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dong throws an overhand right that lands on Verygood's shoulder, as Verygood tries to avoid the shot.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Verygood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Verygood settles back down.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Verygood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verygood throws a leg kick
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Dong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood misses with a looping right.
Verygood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong.
Verygood checks a leg kick.
Verygood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Verygood throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verygoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Dong misses.
Verygood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Dong with a hook.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Verygood.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.

That's two 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!
Verygood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verygood.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verygood misses the jab.
Verygood takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verygood's sensitive parts.
Verygood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Nice shot lands for Dong.

Verygood has managed to clinch.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Dong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to work over Verygood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Verygood manages to break the clinch.
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood throws a body kick that misses.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Verygood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Verygood tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a body punch.
A short right from Verygood.

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!
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Verygood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verygood backwards.
Dong pushes Verygood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Verygood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong avoiding damage.
Verygood looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Verygood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dong's brow.

Verygood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong staying out of range there.
Verygood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verygood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yung Hung Dong just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Verygood lands a glancing blow to the side of Dong's head.
Verygood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.

Verygood closes the distance and clinches.
Dong lands an uppercut.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Kurt Verygood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Verygood lands with a left to the head.
Verygood working aggressively here.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Verygood misses with the head strike.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Verygood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Verygood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
Dong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dong walks away with a smile on his face. Verygood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verygood.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Verygood throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Verygood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong - the referee stops the clock and Verygood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong. Verygood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verygood throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Verygood will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verygood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verygood.
Dong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dong connects with a leg kick. Verygood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verygood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Verygood.
Dong scores with a hook.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Verygood connects with a right hand. Dong shakes it off.
Dong misses with a straight left.
A jab from Verygood misses.
An inside leg kick from Dong misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood misses with an uppercut.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood slips a jab from Dong.
Dong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verygood at a distance.
Verygood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verygood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dong looks to throw the jab but Verygood is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Verygood misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verygood 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.
Dong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verygood on the side of the head.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verygood has time to react.
Verygood lands a body shot.
Verygood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verygood defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Verygood tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.

Verygood takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood blocking some punches.
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 takes a shot to the head.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verygood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.

Verygood pulls guard.

Verygood throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dong uses it to pass to side control.
Dong moves into full mount!
Verygood tries to hold on but Dong postures up.
Dong moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Verygood is looking to clinch.
Verygood misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong motions for Verygood to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verygood missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verygood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Verygood.
Dong thinks about the counter body kick.
Dong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Verygood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verygood checks it well.
Dong checks a low kick from Verygood.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Verygood blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood misses with a double jab.
Verygood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Dong there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verygood!
Dong feints and then cracks Verygood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verygood down.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verygood.
Dong misses with a hook.
Verygood jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verygood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Dong.
Dong misses the jab.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood blocks a leg kick.
Verygood defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Verygood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Verygood.
Dong throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verygood cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verygood throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verygood checks a leg kick.
Verygood throws a good cross that connects.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.

Verygood moves into the clinch.
Verygood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Verygood can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood avoiding damage.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Verygood misses with the head strike.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong prevents a body shot from Verygood.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong wants to stall.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verygood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Dong.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurt Verygood.
I think Verygood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yung Hung Dong!

Yung Hung Dong is the new bantamweight champion!
Yung Hung Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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