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PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Van Veen (ranked 1147 p4p, 1693 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 176 p4p, 238 weight class). Van Veen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Give it ALL. Logan Justis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Van Veen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Justis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Veen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Justis has time to react.
Van Veen throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Van Veen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justis tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Van Veen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Veen throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Veen. Van Veen obviously looking to wear him down.
Justis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Justis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Veen. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justis manages to avoid it.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range.
Van Veen throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a shot to the body.
Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a jab to the body
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Veen misses the jab.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justis throws out a counter right but Van Veen avoids it with no problem.
Justis takes one to the side of the head.
Van Veen throws a right hand that misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Veen slips under a jab from Justis.
Justis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Veen.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Justis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Justis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Veen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen lands a nice hook to Justis's body. Justis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Veen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Justis momentarily.
Van Veen throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justis drops Van Veen with a beautiful combination! Van Veen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Justis is looking for the KO!
 Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Van Veen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Veen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Justis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Veen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Justis takes a swing at Van Veen's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen loads up on a big right hand but Justis slips the punch.
Justis throws out a counter right but Van Veen avoids it with no problem.
Van Veen seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Veen scores with a nice head shot.
Justis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Veen.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick from Van Veen.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Veen cracks a nice hook into Justis's ribs.
Justis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Veen misses with a jab to the body
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Veen thows a leg kick but Justis checks it
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Justis throws a body punch but Van Veen moves out of range.
Van Veen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justis doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Veen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Justis's sensitive parts.
Van Veen misses with the body kick
and Justis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Veen! Justis lets Van Veen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
A little jabbing left from Justis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Veen moves away.
Van Veen scores with a jab to the body.
Justis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Veen with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Veen scores with a nice strike.
Justis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Veen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justis's head backwards.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Veen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Van Veen misses with a left hand
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Van Veen.
Justis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Van Veen lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
Justis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Veen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justis. Justis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Van Veen.
Justis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Veen tests Justis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Veen misses with a two punch combination.
Justis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Justis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Justis! But no joy.
Justis misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Veen misses the target.
Van Veen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJustis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Van Veen connects with a body shot.
Justis avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Justis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Veen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Justis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Veen has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Veen misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Veen as he connects with a hook.
Van Veen works Justis's body with a nice hook.
Van Veen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Veen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Veen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justis's head.
Van Veen throws the left hand but Justis avoids the punch easily.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice straight punches there by Van Veen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Veen.
Van Veen looks to land a left hand but Justis moved out of range nicely.
Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Van Veen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Van Veen - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen lands a glancing blow to the side of Justis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Veen throws a looping overhand right but Justis ducks down to avoid it.
Justis counters with a body kick.
Van Veen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Veen thumps Justis with a low kick.
Van Veen thumps Justis with a low kick.
Nice cross by Van Veen.
Van Veen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Justis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Veen catches Justis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Veen misses with an uppercut
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Justis blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen lands with a straight right. Justis didn't see that one coming.
Van Veen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Justis walks into a stiff left hand from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
Van Veen lands with a cross.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut.
Justis lands with a nice body punch.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Veen misses the target.
Van Veen is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Veen lunges at Justis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justis's hand.
Van Veen works Justis's body with a nice hook.
Justis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Justis.
Van Veen jabs Justis right on the nose. Justis blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Justis.
Van Veen scores with a sloppy right hand. Justis should have avoided that one.
Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justis rushes Van Veen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Justis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Veen scores with a shot to the body.
Van Veen thuds a left hand into Justis's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot by Van Veen.
Van Veen looks to clinch
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Veen thinking.
Van Veen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justis takes one on the button.
Van Veen tries to land a body kick
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Van Veen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Veen misses with a looping left.
Van Veen lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Justis throws a fast counter high kick but Van Veen manages to duck under it in time.
Van Veen throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
Van Veen misses with a straight left.
Justis is looking to clinch.
Justis misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Veen sizes up Justis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Van Veen misses its intended target.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Van Veen misses its intended target.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Justis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Justis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Van Veen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Justis struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
Van Veen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow.
Van Veen tries to break free but Justis pushes him back against the cage.
Van Veen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
Van Veen manages to break the clinch.
Van Veen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ludo Van Veen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Veen throws a jab when Justis was well out of range.
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Veen looks for the body kick but Justis saw that one coming.
Justis defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Veen connects with a jab.
Van Veen throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Van Veen misses.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justis blocking some punches.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Veen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Justis misses with some punches.
Justis digs a right hand into Van Veen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Veen's gas tank.
Van Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Veen.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Justis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Justis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Veen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Veen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justis counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Veen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ludo Van Veen made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 829 p4p, 604 weight class) and Tobias Murphy (ranked 125 p4p, 94 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Murphy slips under a jab from Steve.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Steve misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Steve moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steve is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve lands a body shot.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Steve is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Steve looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steve crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Steve gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Steve manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Steve's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Murphy responds with a good body kick, but Steve manages to step out the way in time.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Steve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Steve.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Steve.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Steve rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Steve.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Steve.
A big left from Steve misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Jab by Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
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 Jay Steve will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murphy tries a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy feints and then cracks Steve's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steve down.
Steve tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Steve clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy slips a straight right by Steve.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Tobias Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Steve throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Murphy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steve will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steve blocks a head kick by Murphy.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Steve down.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve darts in trying to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Steve wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Murphy!
After winning the bout, Tobias Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 652 p4p, 578 weight class) and Marky Mark (ranked 89 p4p, 79 weight class). Mark has chosen Isä ei jätä as his entrance music. Marky Mark will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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32
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23 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Hole moves out of range easily.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Hole blocks a head kick by Mark.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hole.
Mark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mark throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily.
Hole throws a poor cross that misses
and Mark counters with an outside leg kick.
Hole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hole looks to land a left hand but Mark moved out of range nicely.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Mark replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hole blocks it well.
Hole slips a jab from Mark.
Mark throws a low kick but Hole avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
Mark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hole can pounce on him.
Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark slips a straight right by Hole.
Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Hole's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hole throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mark 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.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mark ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
A big left from Mark misses.
Hole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hole blocks the body kick.
Hole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole tests Mark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Hole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mark throws an overhand right that lands on Hole's shoulder, as Hole tries to avoid the shot.
And Hole counters with a quick kick to the body but Mark blocks it.
Hole misses with a looping left.
Hole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mark will feel that in the morning.
Mark blocks the body kick.
Hole backing away here, and Mark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mark connects with a leg kick.
Mark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mark cracks Hole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hole misses with a right hand
and Mark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hole misses with a looping right.
Mark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hole misses with a left hand
and Mark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole misses with a kick to the body.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hole misses with a kick to the body.
Mark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mark throws an overhand right that lands on Hole's shoulder, as Hole tries to avoid the shot.
Mark walks into a straight right hand from Hole.
Mark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab.
Hole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hole throws the left hand but Mark avoids the punch easily.
Mark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hole.
Hole misses with a hook
and Mark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hole.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hole.
Mark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hole's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Hole. That snapped Mark's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mark misses.
Mark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mark looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Mark throws a wild body kick that Hole sees coming a mile off.
Mark slips a straight right by Hole.
Hole looks to throw a body kick
and Mark counters with a stiff right hand.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mark lands a jab to the nose.
Mark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Hole finds it's target.
Hole misses with an uppercut. Mark saw that one coming.
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 Harry Hole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hole moves out of range of the body kick.
Mark keeps Hole at a distance using the push kick.
Mark throws a hook but Hole blocks it.
A head kick misses from Mark.
Mark throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole misses with a straight right.
Hole lands an overhand right.
Mark misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Mark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hole.
Hole is looking to slow Mark down with leg kicks.
Hole scores with a nice head shot.
Mark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mark.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hole has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Hole.
Mark throws a looping overhand right but Hole ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mark. Hole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark moves out of range as Hole strikes.
Hole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hole takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Mark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mark misses with an uppercut
and Hole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole looks to land a left hand but Mark moved out of range nicely.
Hole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harry Hole is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole fakes the leg kick and cracks Mark in the body.
Hole throws a leg kick but Mark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mark feints a counter leg kick.
Mark throws a big shot that misses.
Mark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hole feints and then cracks Mark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mark down.
A punch lands to the side of Hole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hole misses with an uppercut. Mark saw that one coming.
That kick from Hole tenderised Mark's leg. Mark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hole backs off Mark throws a huge counter combo but Hole manages to avoid it all.
Hole misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hole.
Mark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hole throws a hook to the side of Mark's head but Mark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hole lands the left hand.
Hole misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mark throws a body punch but Hole moves out of range.
Mark with a nice calf kick.
Hole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mark checks it well.
Mark lands a big right hand that sends Hole crashing to the mat! Mark stays standing though and waves Hole back to his feet!
Hole is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Hole.
Oh Hole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mark throws out a loose jab but Hole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hole seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick from Mark misses.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hole manages to avoid it.
Mark fakes the leg kick and cracks Hole in the body.
Mark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
A nice leg kick from Hole, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a jab when Hole was well out of range.
Hole lands a nice shot that snaps Mark's head back.
Hole cracks Mark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mark defending well as Hole loads up on a big left hand.
Hole misses with a leg kick
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mark wants to land a leg kick but Hole is out of range.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hole manages to avoid it.
Hole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mark counters with a nice leg kick.
Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Hole.
Mark misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark moves away from the strike by Hole.
Mark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hole gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mark gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marky Mark!
Marky Mark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Petrov (ranked 238 p4p, 265 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 9 p4p, 11 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Payakarakatong's choice of entrance music: Pakistan Cricket Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Petrov slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakarakatong.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Payakarakatong 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong jabs at Petrov's body.
Payakarakatong defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Petrov.
Payakarakatong throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to the nose.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Payakarakatong looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
Petrov takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakarakatong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakarakatong to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong connects with a high kick.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakarakatong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov pushes Payakarakatong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Petrov.
A big right from Petrov misses.
A little jabbing left from Payakarakatong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payakarakatong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakarakatong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Petrov.
Payakarakatong tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Payakarakatong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov jabs at Payakarakatong's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payakarakatong tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that Petrov semi-blocks.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong with a nice calf kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Sergei Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov misses the jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Payakarakatong slips the punch.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Payakarakatong to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
 Payakarakatong is rocked!
Payakarakatong leaves his chin hanging out and Petrov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Payakarakatong crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Petrov!
An out of breath Sergei Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Abel (ranked 229 p4p, 158 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 31 p4p, 23 weight class). Abel comes to the cage accompanied by Express Yourself. McDonald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
McDonald checks a low kick from Abel.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Abel's temple.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald working over Abel with some ground and pound. Abel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Abel is defending the position.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald working over Abel with some ground and pound. Abel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abel taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel is trying to stand.
Abel kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.
Abel misses with an uppercut.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Abel throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Abel's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abel misses with a straight right.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Abel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel lands with a shot to the body.
Abel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from McDonald misses
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Abel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Abel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Abel blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Abel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abel.
Abel tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald .
Abel sneaks out the side door and pushes McDonald away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice uppercut there from Abel.
A punch combination from Abel misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abel connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McDonald tumbling to the canvas! Abel pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McDonald was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Gonza (ranked 234 p4p, 279 weight class) and Valentine Masterson (ranked 32 p4p, 38 weight class). Gonza comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Valentine Masterson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Captain Gonza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonza misses the target.
Gonza thuds his right hand into Masterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonza throws a series of punches but Masterson moves out of range.
Gonza connects with the punch.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonza.
Masterson throws the left hand but Gonza avoids the punch easily.
Gonza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonza staying out of range there.
Gonza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Gonza avoids them all with ease.
Gonza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonza is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Gonza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonza in the body.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonza avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Gonza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonza throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Masterson misses.
A leg kick checked by Gonza.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Gonza with an uppercut!
A big right from Masterson misses.
Gonza slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Gonza's head but Gonza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonza cracks Masterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonza catches Masterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Masterson 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.
Gonza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonza checks a leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Gonza thumps Masterson with a low kick.
Gonza connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Gonza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Nice jab there from Gonza.
Masterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson scores with a body shot.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Gonza lands a body shot.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Gonza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonza ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Masterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonza.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Gonza lands an overhand right.
Gonza misses the jab.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonza moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonza.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Gonza slips the punch.
Masterson misses with a shot to the body
and Gonza counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonza jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
Gonza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gonza blocks it well.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonza's shoulder, as Gonza tries to avoid the shot.
Gonza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonza. Gonza obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Masterson throws a hook but Gonza avoids it easily.
Gonza moves forwards but Masterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonza misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Masterson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Gonza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonza's shoulder, as Gonza tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Masterson blocks the low kick.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masterson - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Gonza is out of range.
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Gonza looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gonza counters with a leg kick.
Gonza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Captain Gonza is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonza lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonza blocks a jab.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonza under the eye.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonza swinging wildly here.
Gonza is looking to slow Masterson down with leg kicks.
Gonza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gonza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Gonza moves away and avoids it.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Gonza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
A big left from Gonza misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masterson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Masterson misses with a kick to the body.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonza.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza connects with a crisp jab.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonza counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Gonza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Gonza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Gonza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonza.
Gonza jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Gonza slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Gonza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Gonza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonza works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Gonza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonza connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonza jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson slips under a jab from Gonza.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Gonza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Gonza throws a right hand that Masterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Masterson also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Gonza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonza misses with an uppercut.
Gonza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Gonza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gonza there.
Gonza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonza connects with a looping right hand.
Gonza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonza scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonza as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
It looked like Gonza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Masterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gonza has got the better of the exchanges.
Masterson wants to slow Gonza down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonza jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonza blocks the leg kick.
Gonza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonza throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonza.
Gonza throws a leg kick which misses Masterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Masterson tries to avoid it.
Gonza misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Gonza finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Gonza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Gonza throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Gonza avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gonza misses.
Gonza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Gonza clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Gonza cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Gonza throws a good cross that connects.
Gonza scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson takes a swing at Gonza's ribcage but misses.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
Gonza scores with a body shot.
Gonza scores with a hook.
Gonza throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonza misses with a straight left.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Gonza checks it.
Nice defenses there by Gonza.
Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a lazy body kick
and Gonza counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson defending well as Gonza loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonza.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Gonza digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonza with a nice calf kick.
Gonza throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonza lands with a nice body punch.
Gonza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonza misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonza thinking.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick lands for Gonza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Gonza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Gonza!
Our winner, Captain Gonza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 64 p4p, 93 weight class) and Kurt Verygood (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Nordskov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fugle. Verygood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring Pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verygood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Verygood.
Verygood 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.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Nordskov cracks Verygood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
A little jabbing left from Verygood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verygood finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
Verygood fakes the leg kick and cracks Nordskov in the body.
An inside leg kick from Verygood misses.
Verygood swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Good work by Verygood as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Verygood misses with an uppercut.
Verygood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood misses the jab.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Verygood is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verygood blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Verygood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verygood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Verygood ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Verygood misses with a hook.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nordskov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Verygood is out of range.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Verygood sees coming a mile off.
Verygood avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Verygood stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood checks a leg kick.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Verygood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Verygood.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Verygood digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Verygood cracks a nice hook into Nordskov's ribs.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov works Verygood's body with a nice hook.
Verygood throws a low kick but Nordskov moves out of range easily.
Nordskov swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Verygood throws a right hand that misses
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood throws a nice looking combination but Nordskov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verygood moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Verygood throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Verygood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verygood moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov cracks Verygood with a good jab.
Verygood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Verygood moves out of range of the strikes.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Verygood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verygood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verygood missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verygood can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
Verygood wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordskov won't allow it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Verygood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a nice uppercut.
Verygood pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verygood blocking some punches.
Verygood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Verygood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Verygood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov moves into range and clinches up with Verygood.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Verygood on the inside.
Verygood tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov avoids the elbow strike from Verygood, against the cage.
Verygood tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Verygood throws an elbow but misses.
Nordskov tries to work over Verygood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Verygood lands an elbow just above Nordskov 's eye.
 It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
A short body shot lands from Verygood as the two fighters clinch.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Verygood.
Verygood throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verygood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Verygood can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Verygood misses with an elbow strike.
Verygood digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verygood.
Nordskov blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Verygood.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurt Verygood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Verygood.
Verygood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Verygood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verygood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verygood backwards.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nordskov takes a swing at Verygood's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Verygood saw that one coming.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov moves out of range as Verygood throws a body kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verygood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Verygood swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Verygood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Verygood.
Verygood connects with a single shot there.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verygood swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Verygood avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov wants to slow Verygood down by chopping away at his legs.
Verygood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verygood scores with a nice head shot.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that Verygood avoids nicely.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Verygood.
Verygood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verygood lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Verygood.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Verygood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verygood.
A big left from Verygood misses.
Verygood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nordskov's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Verygood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Verygood's body.
Nice cross by Verygood.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Verygood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verygood avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Verygood moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Verygood with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verygood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Verygood will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood takes one on the button.
Verygood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Verygood throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verygood tries to clinch but Nordskov moves away
and Verygood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Verygood.
Nice body punch from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Verygood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nordskov. Nordskov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verygood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verygood connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood is looking to land body kicks.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Verygood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verygood throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
It seemed like Verygood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Nordskov 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.
Verygood scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Verygood stumbling back into the cage.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Verygood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
Verygood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Verygood lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Verygood tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verygood slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Verygood moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Verygood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verygood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verygood scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Verygood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Verygood's head but Verygood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verygood.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verygood just manages to avoid it.
Verygood tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Verygood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that misses.
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Verygood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Verygood's body.
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verygood lands a body shot.
Verygood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verygood lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Verygood avoids it.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Verygood throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Verygood misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verygood. That did some damage!
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Verygood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verygood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!
An out of breath Kurt Verygood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 121 p4p, 125 weight class) and Roli Poli (ranked 19 p4p, 21 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fett throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli misses with a hook.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Poli circles away.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli avoids the head kick by Fett.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
As Poli backs away, Fett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett misses with a body shot.
A jab from Poli misses.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Fett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Fett slips a straight right by Poli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli cracks Fett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fett avoids the body shot from Poli.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Fett throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Nice cross by Poli.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Fett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Fett slips a straight right by Poli.
Fett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Poli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Fett slips a jab from Poli.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poli connects with a right hand. Fett shakes it off.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a looping left.
As Poli tries to get set, Fett tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
Poli slips a jab from Fett.
A low kick from Fett misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fett slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Fett connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poli misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Fett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
Fett misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett staying out of range there.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett 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.
Fett throws a series of punches but Poli avoids them all with ease.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Poli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poli throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Jab by Poli.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Fett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fett's head backwards.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fett on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poli connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Poli swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett lands a body shot.
Fett takes one on the button.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Poli throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Fett finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Fett
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poli takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fett in his tracks.
Fett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Fett tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett throws a counter high kick but Poli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Fett.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli scores with a hook.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett slips a jab from Poli.
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
Fett cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fett avoids the body shot from Poli.
Fett is looking to counter the offense by Poli and move into the clinch.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Poli misses.
Fett slips a jab from Poli.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
Fett misses the shot to the body.
Fett wants to clinch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Fett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fett moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Fett defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Fett misses.
Poli ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fett. Fett obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
Fett slips under a jab.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Hepple (ranked 109 p4p, 90 weight class) and Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 17 p4p, 14 weight class). Strauss is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Root Of All Evil. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss scores with a jab.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss closes the distance but Hepple moves to the side
and Hepple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hepple.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hepple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss 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.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Hepple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hepple slips a straight right by Strauss.
Hepple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss misses with a hook. Hepple ducked under it nicely.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strauss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hepple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Hepple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Hepple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hepple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss connects with a nice looking jab.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple is looking for a counter combo.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Hepple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hepple tries to land a leg kick but Strauss saw it coming and moves away.
Strauss misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strauss cracks Hepple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss jabs Hepple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hepple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss jabs at Hepple's body.
Strauss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hepple looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Hepple throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hepple scores with a head kick.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hepple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple breaks from the clinch.
Strauss fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Hepple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hepple counters with a good low kick that Strauss was not able to check.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Hepple throws a right and a left that Strauss avoids nicely.
Strauss tries to clinch but Hepple moves out of range.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss cracks Hepple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hepple.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Hepple is looking for a counter combo.
Strauss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strauss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hepple moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Good work by Hepple as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Hepple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Hepple's head back.
A low kick lands for Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Wilhelm Strauss's cut even more.
Hepple looks to throw a body kick
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hepple closes the distance and pushes Strauss back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hepple.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Hepple breaks the clinch.
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Hepple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Hepple's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hepple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strauss momentarily.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Hepple's front leg but catches the back leg as Hepple tries to avoid it.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hepple throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hepple throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Hepple.
Strauss thumps Hepple with a low kick.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Hepple appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hepple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Hepple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss jabs Hepple right on the nose. Hepple blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Hepple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hepple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hepple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Hepple counters with a body kick.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Hepple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strauss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hepple counters with a head kick.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Hepple counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hepple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hepple.
Hepple thows a body kick. Strauss tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strauss throws a jab when Hepple was well out of range.
Hepple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hepple as he connects with a hook.
Ronnie Hepple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Hepple steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Hepple slips under a jab.
A jab from Hepple misses.
Hepple tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hepple on the side of the head.
Strauss digs a good hook to Hepple's body.
A left lands for Hepple.
Hepple instigates a clinch.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hepple just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Hepple avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Hepple lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike.
Hepple tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Strauss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Hepple pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ronnie Hepple has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hepple breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hepple throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hepple takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hepple throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hepple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hepple misses with a knee strike.
Hepple tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hepple blocks an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Ronnie Hepple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hepple.
Hepple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strauss to score with a decent uppercut.
Strauss throws a hook but Hepple avoids it easily.
Hepple plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Hepple moves out of range.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hepple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hepple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Hepple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hepple went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
And Hepple counters with a quick kick to the body but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strauss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Hepple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
It looked like Hepple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Hepple should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The cut above Wilhelm Strauss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Hepple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hepple misses the target.
Hepple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hepple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Hepple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss scores with a nice strike.
Strauss lunges at Hepple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hepple's hand.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Hepple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strauss is looking for the big counter here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strauss.
Strauss 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.
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hepple lands with a nice combination. Strauss backs away looking to recover.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strauss punishes Hepple's body with a nice straight punch.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Hepple misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hepple misses with a straight right.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Hepple pushes him away.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Hepple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strauss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Hepple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss scores with a one two! Hepple had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hepple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
An attempted straight right counter from Hepple misses the target.
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hepple throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hepple misses with a head kick.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hepple misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strauss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hepple in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Hepple.
Hepple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strauss slips a straight right by Hepple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strauss 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 17 p4p, 25 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nothing More - Go To War. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dave Semenko enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Semenko moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
McGuire tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Semenko.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Semenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A hook to the body from Semenko.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Semenko connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Semenko rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko working McGuire over with knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Semenko works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Semenko on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Semenko as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Semenko working McGuire over with knees to the body.
Semenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Semenko cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire 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.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Semenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Semenko instigates a clinch.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
A short left from Semenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
McGuire digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuire slips a jab from Semenko.
Bryer McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semenko pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Semenko is looking to land body kicks.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenko lands with a right hand.
Semenko throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenko lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Semenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire pushes Semenko up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Semenko blocking some punches.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire had his way with Dave Semenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Semenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Semenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire tries to clinch but Semenko is having none of it.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Semenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko lands a right hand.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko is working McGuire over against the cage.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Semenko gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dave Semenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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