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Skrap Fights 71 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 4104 p4p, 422 weight class) and Edwin Marquez (ranked 5871 p4p, 495 weight class). Edwin Marquez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dramicanin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dramicanin missing with a left hand there. Marquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dramicanin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquez lands a head shot.
Dramicanin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dramicanin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Dramicanin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramicanin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marquez is looking to chop away at Dramicanin's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin connects with a looping right hand.
Dramicanin dances in with a quick combination. Marquez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dramicanin snaps Marquez's head back. Marquez stumbles backwards against the ropes. Dramicanin steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Marquez's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Marquez just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Edwin Marquez spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate your face. But, like, really. I really hate your face.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Cassel (ranked 5615 p4p, 445 weight class) and Henry Armstrong (ranked 4213 p4p, 392 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Armstrong's choice of entrance music: 999 - Homicide. Henry Armstrong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ramon Cassel's chin.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel wants to stall.
A short right from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
Armstrong crunches a lovely knee into Cassel's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Armstrong.
Cassel is rocked!
Good body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Cassel seems to have got his legs back now.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassel.
Cassel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Armstrong as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassel wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong gets through Cassel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong drops Cassel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cassel is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Armstrong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cassel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cassel drops to his knees and Armstrong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong!
After the fight, Henry Armstrong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jungle Prince (ranked 2097 p4p, 267 weight class) and Brutalis Rhino (ranked 5298 p4p, 471 weight class). Prince comes into the arena with Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jungle Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhino closes the distance and clinches up with Prince, looking for a takedown. Rhino pushes Prince against the ropes but Prince circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhino lands with a hook. Prince tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Rhino.
Rhino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhino lands with an uppercut that bounces Prince off the ropes and back into range.
Rhino shoots in but Prince avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prince fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rhino to the ground. Prince is now in Rhino's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhino pushes a forearm under Prince's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prince is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutalis Rhino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cubbedge (ranked 3597 p4p, 380 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2008 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Epirus's choice of entrance music: The Devil and The Huntsman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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171 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Cubbedge works the jab nicely.
Epirus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Epirus.
Epirus wants to clinch but Cubbedge slips to the side
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Epirus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cubbedge .
Jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge clinches up with Epirus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epirus lands a glancing blow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Epirus moved out of range nicely.
Epirus throws a fast counter high kick but Cubbedge manages to duck under it in time.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epirus checks a leg kick.
Epirus clinches up against the ropes.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epirus backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge scores with a jab. Epirus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Epirus pushes Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge cracks Epirus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cubbedge connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Epirus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge cracks Epirus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Epirus avoids it.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epirus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epirus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot that snaps Epirus's head back.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cubbedge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a body punch.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cubbedge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cubbedge tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cubbedge stalling against the ropes.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a big counter combination but Epirus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epirus clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epirus dodges an elbow strike from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epirus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cubbedge lands with an uppercut that bounces Epirus off the ropes and back into range.
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epirus's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epirus throws a combination. Cubbedge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Cubbedge coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Epirus closes the distance but Cubbedge moves to the side
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epirus thinking.
Epirus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epirus.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Epirus lands a left hand.
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cubbedge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cubbedge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cubbedge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Epirus has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch but Epirus improves position.
Cubbedge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Cubbedge tries to tie him up.
Cubbedge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Cubbedge .
Epirus misses with some punches.
Cubbedge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
Cubbedge stalling against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Cubbedge has Epirus pushed against the ropes.
Cubbedge blocks the elbow strike.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body shot.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination. Epirus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epirus clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epirus can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Epirus.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Epirus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epirus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epirus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Brad Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Epirus.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Cubbedge .
Epirus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cubbedge , pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has Epirus pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Epirus with an uppercut!
Epirus has Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Epirus lands a right hand.
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 Brad Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Epirus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Epirus.
A head kick misses from Cubbedge .
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cubbedge 's brow.
Cubbedge throws a punch but it's blocked by Epirus.
Cubbedge takes an elbow to the temple.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Epirus pushes off an throws an elbow but Cubbedge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Cubbedge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Epirus.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands with a left to the head.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
Cubbedge looking to throw knees to the head but Epirus is blocking nicely.
Cubbedge scores with a shoulder strike.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge .
Cubbedge blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Cubbedge blocks it.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
Cubbedge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cubbedge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epirus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epirus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Cubbedge tried to counter with a leg kick but Epirus avoided it.
Epirus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Epirus tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus darts in trying to clinch
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Epirus backs up against the ropes.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epirus has time to react.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Epirus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epirus throws a counter combo.
Epirus misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Brad Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge blocks an elbow strike.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Epirus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cubbedge .
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pyrrhus Epirus.
I think Cubbedge 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Brad Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 1874 p4p, 243 weight class) and Sergey Kostrov (ranked 1809 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kostrov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostrov lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Kostrov misses with a wild body shot.
Trump tries to counter with a takedown but Kostrov is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kostrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kostrov scores with a nice strike.
Kostrov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Kostrov.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kostrov but Kostrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kostrov lands with a shot to the body.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kostrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sergey Kostrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostrov tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Trump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostrov moves into range and clinches up with Trump.
Trump tries to stall but Kostrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kostrov is keeping busy.
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trump avoids a kick to the body.
Trump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trump connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kostrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostrov.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Kostrov cracks Trump with an open hand slap.
Trump has a takedown stuffed.
Kostrov lands a head kick. Trump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov shows good takedown defense.
Trump takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trump's calf.
Kostrov leaves Trump with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Kostrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trump doesn't seem phased though.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Kostrov.
Kostrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trump drives through with a takedown into Kostrov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kostrov pushes Trump off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trump keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trump half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kostrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trump. Trump circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Kostrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Kostrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kostrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostrov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Trump has denied him.
Trump tries to stall but Kostrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Trump is blocking nicely.
Trump is looking to control Kostrov's arms but Kostrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trump has his back to the ropes.
Kostrov with a knee to the head.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostrov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump stalling in the clinch but Kostrov improves position.
Kostrov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trump - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trump trying to control the position but instead, Kostrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trump into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostrov defends well and Trump ends up having to push Kostrov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostrov scores with a one two! Trump had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trump's calf.
Kostrov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trump is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
Kostrov cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Trump down.
Kostrov tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Kostrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostrov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostrov closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostrov as Trump tries to tie him up.
Trump looking to stall.
Maybe Trump would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Trump stalling.
Trump is looking to control Kostrov's arms but Kostrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trump has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donald Trump.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Trump in the body.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Kostrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov moves into the clinch.
Kostrov tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump trying to stall but Kostrov improves his position.
Trump trying to stall but Kostrov improves his position.
Come on Kostrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostrov lands with a right to the head.
Kostrov is pushing Trump up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov with a knee to the head.
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostrov clobbers Trump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostrov wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Kostrov does it's job there.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Trump drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostrov sprawls and moves away.
Kostrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov.
Jab by Kostrov.
Kostrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trump takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kostrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kostrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostrov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostrov can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trump or perhaps it was just good defense by Kostrov, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Kostrov.
Trump looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kostrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump checks the leg kick.
Kostrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet.
Trump is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostrov throws a nice head kick!
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov shows good takedown defense.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kostrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov lands a jab to Trump's midsection.
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostrov defends well and Trump ends up having to push Kostrov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Kostrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostrov thumps Trump with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trump feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostrov seems keen to control Trump's posture.
Trump won't allow Kostrov to get back to his feet.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kostrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump cracks Kostrov with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trump working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kostrov keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kostrov is trying to keep Trump in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trump connects with a couple of short punches.
Kostrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kostrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostrov throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Kostrov finds it's target.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov avoids it really well and circles away.
A cross from Kostrov lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trump.
Kostrov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trump advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trump tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Trump working the ground and pound.
Kostrov pushes Trump away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trump gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Kostrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kostrov!
Trump unloads with some shots from mount but Kostrov bucks and avoids them well.
Trump avoids the attempt from Kostrov to control.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Donald Trump.
I think Kostrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aku Serronen (ranked 946 p4p, 144 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 723 p4p, 113 weight class). Aku Serronen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
Serronen sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams looks to land a combination but Serronen avoids it well.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Serronen in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Williams throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
Serronen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Serronen lands with a nice body kick.
Williams tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Serronen defends it well.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen slips under a jab from Williams.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Williams darts in and clinches Serronen up against the ropes.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Serronen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams misses with some punches.
A short right from Serronen.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams prevents Serronen from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serronen.
Williams pushes Serronen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Serronen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Serronen or not.
Serronen is working Williams over against the ropes.
Williams working aggressively here.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams misses the jab.
Serronen is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
Williams clinches.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Serronen manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serronen to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serronen staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Robin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Serronen walks into a jab.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Serronen slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Serronen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Serronen's head back.
Williams takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams with a jab.
Williams is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Serronen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Serronen lands with a nice body kick.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Serronen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Serronen takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams with the counter takedown but Serronen avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams lands the left hand.
Serronen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Serronen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Serronen - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Serronen. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams shoots and misses
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses the jab.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well,Serronen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serronen but Serronen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams 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.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Nice shot by Serronen.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Serronen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams is rocked!
Serronen finds Williams's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Williams flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Serronen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Williams will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 445 p4p, 63 weight class) and Eddie Nordon (ranked 576 p4p, 80 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws out a loose jab but Nordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordon lands a head shot.
King lands with a hook. Nordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King moves away from the strike by Nordon.
Nordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King connects with the punch.
Nordon misses with a series of wild punches.
King moves forwards but Nordon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordon throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordon has time to react.
Nordon scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King breaks the clinch.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King swings for the body but Nordon moves out of range.
Nordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nordon connects with a crisp jab.
Nordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King clinches up with Nordon and pushes him back against the ropes.
King is working Nordon over against the ropes.
Nordon looking to stall.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Eddie Nordon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordon shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nordon takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King forces Nordon back against the ropes and clinches.
King wants to break free but Nordon has control.
King working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordon.
King manages to break the clinch.
Nordon throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Nordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harley King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Nordon.
Nordon misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordon cracks King with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King punishes Nordon's body with a nice straight punch.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordon is just out of range.
Nordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordon.
Nordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Harley King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nordon.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordon.
Nordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Nordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nordon avoids the body shot from King.
King works Nordon's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Nordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordon throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Nordon does no damage.
King throwing a counter right hand but Nordon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a hook but Nordon blocks it.
Nordon misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Nordon looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Nordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordon misses the jab.
Nordon misses with a hook.
Nordon looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordon counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordon. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Harley King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Nordon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King misses with a looping left.
Nordon staying out of range there.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordon.
Nordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Nice sprawl there from King as Nordon shoots in.
King connects with a right hand. Nordon shakes it off.
King tries to clinch up but Nordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordon misses with a double jab
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws the left hand but Nordon avoids the punch easily.
King throws a hook but Nordon blocks it.
Nordon slips a jab from King.
Nordon throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordon defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Nordon feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon lands with a nice body punch.
King scores with a jab. Nordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King is looking to clinch.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordon.
And Nordon tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordon circles away.
King dips to his left and cracks Nordon with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordon.
King clinches up against the ropes.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nordon tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordon is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordon misses with a straight left.
Nordon misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King scores with a jab.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King lands an overhand right.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordon can do to turn this around?
King stuns Nordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harley King is winning the standup battle so far.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King cracks Nordon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nordon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can King finish him?
Nordon is rocked!
King circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nordon tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! King wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harley King thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 341 p4p, 20 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 647 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm walks into a jab.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Objedkov.
We've been told by Objedkov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm misses with a hook
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the ropes.
Objedkov shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Objedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Objedkov ends up having to push Storm into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Objedkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Objedkov's head but Objedkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sergey Objedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Objedkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Objedkov throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Objedkov moves away.
Objedkov looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Objedkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Objedkov's shoulder, as Objedkov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Objedkov misses the target.
Objedkov throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Objedkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Objedkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Objedkov with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to chop away at Objedkov's legs.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Objedkov's head back.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Objedkov.
Objedkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Objedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Objedkov misses with a left hand
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Objedkov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm throws out a counter right but Objedkov avoids it with no problem.
Objedkov with a hook.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm thuds a left hand into Objedkov's body.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Objedkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Objedkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Objedkov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Objedkov misses.
Objedkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Objedkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Objedkov lands a head shot.
Objedkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Objedkov's ribs.
Storm tries to sprawl but Objedkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Objedkov wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Storm wants to improve his position but Objedkov is controlling well.
Storm is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Storm to regain full guard.
Objedkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Objedkov won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Objedkov lands a couple of digs.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Objedkov misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm jabs at Objedkov's body.
Objedkov misses the shot to the body.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Objedkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Objedkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Objedkov moves out of range as Storm strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Objedkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Objedkov misses its intended target.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Objedkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Objedkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Storm quickly recovers to half guard.
Storm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Objedkov.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Objedkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Objedkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Objedkov is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Objedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Objedkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Storm's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
Objedkov is working for an americana but Storm has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Objedkov was thinking about the submission.
Storm is trying to control the position but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Objedkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov is really struggling to control Storm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Objedkov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Objedkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm thuds a left hand into Objedkov's body.
Objedkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Storm to the mat! Storm manages to get full guard.
Objedkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm looking to control.
Objedkov looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Objedkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Objedkov.
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Objedkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Storm has passed into half guard!
Objedkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Objedkov throws out the jab.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm wants to slow Objedkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Objedkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Objedkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Objedkov.
Objedkov tries to counter with a takedown but Storm is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Objedkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Objedkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Storm's guard.
Objedkov postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Objedkov distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm is looking to stand up but Objedkov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm looking to control.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Objedkov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Objedkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Objedkov throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.
Objedkov is pulling down on Storm's head to control his posture.
Objedkov wants to hit a switch here but Storm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Objedkov there!
Objedkov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Objedkov working to try and regain half guard.
Objedkov wants to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm wants to control the pace but Objedkov is squirming around nicely.
Objedkov tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Objedkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Objedkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Objedkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Objedkov working some strikes from top position.
Objedkov throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Objedkov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sergey Objedkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Objedkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Objedkov steps away.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm tries to sprawl but Objedkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Objedkov has control of the leg.
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Objedkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov throws an elbow that misses. Storm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Objedkov's guard. Nice move by Storm!
Objedkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov trying to control the position here.
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Objedkov's guard.
Objedkov wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Objedkov is not content to let Storm control the position.
Objedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Storm controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Objedkov moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storm thows a leg kick but Objedkov checks it
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Objedkov, as that shot connected.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Objedkov ducks down to avoid it.
Objedkov misses with a takedown
and Storm counters with a series of strikes. Objedkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Objedkov throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Objedkov throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Objedkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Objedkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Objedkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Objedkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Objedkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Objedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Objedkov at a distance.
Storm throws the left hand but Objedkov avoids the punch easily.
Storm gets caught napping as Objedkov dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Objedkov controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Objedkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Objedkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Objedkov's leg but Objedkov calmly moves out of range.
Objedkov fails to land the takedown.
Objedkov shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Objedkov throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Objedkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Objedkov.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Objedkov's head back.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Objedkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Objedkov is dominant here and he's now got Storm's back!
Storm is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Objedkov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Objedkov is punishing Storm with strikes - can he finish him?!
Objedkov is throwing shots to the body but Storm manages to wriggle free. Objedkov pounces on him again and ends up in Storm's guard.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov working some strikes from top position.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
Objedkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sergey Objedkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm wants to stand and escape but Objedkov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Objedkov is working away.
Objedkov trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Objedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Lincoln Storm wins by unanimous decision!
Lincoln Storm is the new bantamweight champion!
Lincoln Storm 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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