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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 2762 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 381 p4p, 341 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

185 cm
27
184
8 - 7 - 0
210 cm
34
180
10 - 12 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

© Trap House
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
Zdravkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zdravkov has his takedown stuffed
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zdravkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zdravkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
OShea stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
A head kick from OShea lands but Zdravkov takes it in his stride.
It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
OShea 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.
OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Zdravkov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea throws a lazy right hand but Zdravkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
Zdravkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but OShea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zdravkov somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

OShea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zdravkov sprawls well initially but OShea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zdravkov trying to hold on to OShea's head to control him but OShea postures up.
OShea trying to control from half guard but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zdravkov is pressing down on OShea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Zdravkov has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov throwing short punches from the bottom.
OShea trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OShea's guard.


OShea working for a triangle but Zdravkov defends it easily.
Zdravkov pushing down on OShea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OShea taking some punishment here, with Zdravkov in his half guard.
Zdravkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zdravkov is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zdravkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zdravkov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead OShea has recovered full guard.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zdravkov is working OShea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zdravkov postures up in OShea's guard and throws a big left but OShea blocks it.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but OShea blocks nicely.
OShea has his hands on Zdravkov's head, controlling the position.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zdravkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov is looking to work some ground and pound but OShea has wrist control.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
Zdravkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OShea scores with the left hand. Zdravkov knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
That's time! Zdravkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zdravkov goes for a double leg but OShea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OShea continues to drive forward.
Zdravkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OShea.
OShea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

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

OShea manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zdravkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OShea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

OShea breaks from the clinch.

OShea looking to score a takedown here. Zdravkov is defending well but OShea drives through and ends up in Zdravkov's guard.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
OShea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zdravkov is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
OShea throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing OShea any problems.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov trying to keep a closed guard but OShea is proving a slippery customer.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShea is one step ahead there.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is keeping the position.
OShea won't allow Zdravkov to sweep him here.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
OShea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Conor OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zdravkov is trying to control OShea's posture but OShea avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OShea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zdravkov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov manages to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OShea frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OShea moves to take his opponent's back.

OShea looking for the choke from the back.
OShea controlling well, preventing Zdravkov from escaping the position.
OShea gets his hands free as Zdravkov looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is in bad spot here.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zdravkov trying to control the position but OShea manages to sink in the hooks.
Zdravkov tries to roll but OShea sticks to his back.
Zdravkov trying to control the hands but OShea won't let him.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Zdravkov is working hard here to advance position.

OShea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OShea is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zdravkov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

OShea is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zdravkov is defending well though. OShea let's go of the attempt for now.
Zdravkov tries to break free.
OShea doesn't have the hooks in and Zdravkov manages to turn into his guard.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.
Zdravkov advances to half guard.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OShea wants to improve his position but Zdravkov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov'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. This is the final round!

Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OShea but OShea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zdravkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

OShea shoots in and gets a takedown into Zdravkov's guard.
OShea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OShea stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.

Zdravkov has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
OShea wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov lands a good elbow from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
OShea forces his way into half guard.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OShea is working away from the top position though.
Zdravkov landing strikes from the bottom.
OShea moves into full mount! Zdravkov won't be happy about that!
Zdravkov is looking to get to half guard.

Zdravkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from OShea.

OShea working for a guillotine from mount but Zdravkov is in no mood to give up.
Zdravkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov lands with a few short shots to the body.
OShea throwing shots but Zdravkov is blocking nicely.
OShea wants to pass to mount but Zdravkov is defending the position.
Zdravkov is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

OShea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zdravkov defends it well.
Zdravkov wants to control but OShea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but OShea is controlling well.
OShea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zdravkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zdravkov connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zdravkov scores with a few weak punches.

OShea decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
OShea scores with a head kick. Zdravkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
OShea throws a series of punches but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Zdravkov walks into a jab.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Zdravkov shoots in and gets a takedown into OShea's guard.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OShea wants to stand and escape but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but OShea blocks nicely.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zdravkov is in close to OShea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zdravkov content to stall in guard here.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zdravkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zdravkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OShea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OShea 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Conor OShea waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 1349 p4p, 2686 weight class) and Kris Porzingis (ranked 206 p4p, 374 weight class). Tarlac kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody Knows- The Tony RIch Project. Vladimir Tarlac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

174 cm
38
185
22 - 11 - 0
191 cm
23
172
7 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Fast

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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Porzingis!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porzingis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Porzingis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Porzingis is in Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tarlac controlling the pace.
Porzingis tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.
Tarlac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis trying to control but Tarlac postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac wants to pass to mount but Porzingis is defending the position.
Tarlac content to control rather than advance.
Tarlac is pressing down on Porzingis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porzingis is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porzingis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Porzingis trying to hold on to Tarlac's head to control him but Tarlac postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tarlac content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac keeps the fight on the outside.
Porzingis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Porzingis ducks under and follows up with a left that Porzingis also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Porzingis slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.

Tarlac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porzingis.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Tarlac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porzingiss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarlac.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Tarlac prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tarlac.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.
Porzingis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Porzingis blocks it.
Tarlac prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarlac lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tarlac lands a two punch combo.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Porzingis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porzingis tries to counter with a clinch but Tarlac shakes him off and moves away.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?
Tarlac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Porzingis tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Porzingis misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
Porzingis dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.

Tarlac instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porzingis tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Porzingis controls his hands.
Tarlac presses Porzingis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porzingis is breathing heavily.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porzingis.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac lands a body punch.

Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porzingis circles away quickly and effectively.

Tarlac lands a left and a right that send Porzingis crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarlac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Porzingis shoots in.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Porzingis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Porzingis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Tarlac is working Porzingis over against the cage.

Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.

Tarlac pushes Porzingis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarlac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porzingis.
Porzingis wants to take the fight to the mat but Tarlac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tarlac pushes Porzingis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porzingis or not.
Tarlac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Porzingis is rocked!
Tarlac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porzingis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarlac finish him?
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Porzingis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tarlac is unloading with more strikes now! Porzingis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1745 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 238 p4p, 282 weight class). Rauta Kansleri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

192 cm
39
200
31 - 15 - 0
181 cm
33
190
7 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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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 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rauta Kansleri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Immanuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Immanuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kansleri.
Nice takedown defense from Immanuel. No joy for Kansleri on that attempt.
Immanuel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansleri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Immanuel defends well and Kansleri ends up having to push Immanuel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Immanuel! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Kansleri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Immanuel throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.

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

Immanuel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kansleri is defended easily by Immanuel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansleri if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansleri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Immanuel as he avoids it easily.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Immanuel.
Immanuel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Immanuel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kansleri fails with the takedown.
Immanuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Immanuel defends it nicely.
Immanuel flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansleri steps away.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Immanuel.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kansleri blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kansleri or perhaps it was just good defense by Immanuel, which made it look bad.
Immanuel tries to land a leg kick but Kansleri saw it coming and moves away.
Kansleri is looking to counter the offense by Immanuel and move into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Immanuel.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
Kansleri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Immanuel defends well and Kansleri ends up having to push Immanuel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown.
Immanuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri with a poor takedown
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Immanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head.
Immanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Immanuel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Kansleri shoots for a takedown but Immanuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Immanuel misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Immanuel.
Immanuel connects with a leg kick.
Immanuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Immanuel wants it to stay on the feet.

Immanuel lands a big head kick that sends Kansleri tumbling to the mat! Immanuel takes a step backwards and waves Kansleri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kansleri is defended easily by Immanuel.
Immanuel lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Immanuel manages to circle out of the way.
Immanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Kansleri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Immanuel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Immanuel lands a head shot.
Kansleri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Immanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kansleri shoots in for a takedown but Immanuel shows good takedown defense.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Immanuel lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oooooh!!! Immanuel has knocked Kansleri down with a huge combo! Immanuel steps away and waves a wobbly Kansleri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kansleri is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Immanuel.
Oh Kansleri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri misses with a takedown attempt - Immanuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansleri seems to have got his legs back now.

Immanuel lands a big head kick that sends Kansleri tumbling to the mat! Immanuel takes a step backwards and waves Kansleri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kansleri is rocked!
Immanuel throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kansleri stumbling backwards into the cage! Kansleri bounces back off the cage towards Immanuel, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Immanuel lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Immanuel celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
73%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Rakic (ranked 1932 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 264 p4p, 316 weight class). Rakic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Right Above It. Buckeye has chosen Right above it lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jab Buckeye has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marko Rakic's chin.

184 cm
25
195
7 - 6 - 0
184 cm
28
196
14 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Rakic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckeye.
Rakic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a big shot that misses.
Rakic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a big shot that misses.
As Buckeye looks to move away, Rakic throws a big counter combo but Buckeye just gets out of the way.
Rakic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rakic staying out of range there.
Rakic looks for a takedown but Buckeye sprawls well.

Buckeye tries to keep at a distance but Rakic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rakic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Buckeye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rakic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Buckeye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakic is looking for a counter combo.

Rakic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rakic lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckeye is trying to keep Rakic in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Buckeye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakic defends well.
Rakic works over Buckeye with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakic working some strikes from top position.

Buckeye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rakic has passed into half guard!
Buckeye is looking to get back to full guard here but Rakic has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Buckeye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rakic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Buckeye's hands, connecting with Buckeye's forehead.
That has opened up Jab Buckeye's cut even more.
Rakic lands strikes from half guard.
Buckeye on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Jab Buckeye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice strikes from Rakic there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buckeye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jab Buckeye's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jab Buckeye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Rakic!
A victorious Marko Rakic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
29%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameqran Anto (ranked 1360 p4p, 1332 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 171 p4p, 168 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

178 cm
25
157
5 - 4 - 0
163 cm
25
145
10 - 5 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ameqran Anto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anto quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Anto is keeping him busy.
Anto trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Anto is trying to improve his position.

Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barbosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anto!
Anto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anto is looking to escape.
Anto prevents Barbosa from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anto can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to take his opponent's back but instead Anto manages to regain half guard.
Anto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard.


Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Barbosa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anto doesn't defend quickly enough and Barbosa has managed to lock this one up! Can Anto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barbosa on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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RATING
60%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 1336 p4p, 1445 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 154 p4p, 167 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. Desi Kraag told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

194 cm
39
241
30 - 19 - 4
193 cm
35
270
14 - 17 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Glomco Nutrition


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraag throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem tried to counter with a leg kick but Kraag avoided it.

Reem closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem connects with a jab.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag lands a lovely overhand right.

Reem closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Reem.

Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kraag on the side of the head.
Reem avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem with the inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kraag has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
Reem cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.

Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reem thuds a left hand into Kraag's body.

Reem takes the fight into the clinch.

Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Reem tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem misses with a looping left.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kraag walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Reem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kraag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reem finds it's way round the side to connect with Kraag's head.
Reem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kraag swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reem rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kraag.
Reem cracks Kraag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraag throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Kraag 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.

Reem clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab by Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kraag blocks a jab.

Reem rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Reem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraag is rocked!
Reem dips a shoulder and cracks Kraag with a mighty uppercut! Kraag falls back against the cage and Reem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kraag is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
In his post fight interview, Umberto Reem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 1092 p4p, 985 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 150 p4p, 133 weight class). Roach is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jump Around, House of Pain. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

175 cm
40
198
29 - 23 - 2
183 cm
28
193
12 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

PWNAGE

Hot Spunk


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 29 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roach is looking to clinch.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Roach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roach jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Roach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Roach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach unleashes a big counter combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.

Mamchenko feints and as Roach raises his hands in defense, Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko content to stall in guard here.
Mamchenko works over Roach with some ground and pound from guard.
Roach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Mamchenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach has his hands on Mamchenko's head, controlling the position.
Mamchenko is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Roach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamchenko. Mamchenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamchenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamchenko's guard! Nice work there by Roach!
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Roach tries to pass.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment.
Roach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mamchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roach is aware though and is defending well.
Mamchenko looking to control but Roach passes into half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Roach in his half guard.

Mamchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily.
Roach trying to mount his opponent but Mamchenko defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach is taking a breather. Mamchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mamchenko is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Roach is tapping! Great win for Mamchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evgenii Mamchenko!
A relieved looking Evgenii Mamchenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kill Monger (ranked 767 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 96 p4p, 158 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

188 cm
28
186
11 - 7 - 0
210 cm
24
196
7 - 5 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Altitude Clothing

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing


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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Monger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinklage's waist but Dinklage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monger off to one side.

Monger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Monger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinklage, who protects the arm well.

Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinklage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dinklage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Monger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dinklage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monger but great work by Dinklage.
Monger can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Monger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Monger tries to bench press Dinklage off him but Dinklage keeps the position.
Dinklage wants to control but Monger is keeping him busy.
Monger is trying to improve his position.
Dinklage wants to stand but Monger is controlling his arm.
Monger is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Monger.
Monger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monger misses with a body shot.
Monger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monger tries to move into range but Dinklage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dinklage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monger fails to land the takedown.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Monger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dinklage connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.

Monger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monger showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monger passes to side control.
Monger advances to mount.

Monger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Monger looking to control but Dinklage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monger wants to take his opponent's back but Dinklage doesn't allow it.
Monger wants to control the pace but Dinklage is squirming around nicely.
Monger content just to control the position here.
Dinklage is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
That's time! Monger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A chopping leg kick lands by Dinklage.
Dinklage thuds his shin into the meat of Monger's side.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Monger misses with a hook.
Dinklage misses with a combination

and Monger counters with a single leg into guard. Dinklage didn't expect that.
Monger wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Kill Monger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger pushes down on Dinklage's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Monger seems to be working for a kimura but Dinklage defends the submission attempt.
Monger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monger.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monger content to stall in guard here.

Monger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage!


Dinklage has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Monger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinklage tries to avoid it but Monger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinklage to the ground. Dinklage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monger misses with a wild body shot.
Monger fails with the takedown.
Monger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Monger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Monger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Monger ducks under and follows up with a left that Monger also avoids with ease.
Monger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinklage as he avoids it easily.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinklage wants it to stay on the feet.
Dinklage scores with a head kick. Monger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Monger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dinklage!
Dinklage squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Monger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dinklage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Monger lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Monger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Monger is looking to counter punch.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Monger ducks under and follows up with a left that Monger also avoids with ease.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monger.
A right-left combo lands from Dinklage.
A left lands for Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dinklage looks to clinch
and Monger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monger.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Monger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage tried to score with a low kick but Monger checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage lands with a kick to the ribs.

Monger rushes Dinklage and presses him up against the cage.

Monger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinklage uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Monger working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Dinklage won't allow Monger to sweep him here.
Monger controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself.
Kill Monger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinklage won't allow Monger to sweep him here.

Dinklage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dinklage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinklage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinklage.
Dinklage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monger in his tracks.
Monger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a leg kick.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a head kick but Monger moves out of range.
Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dinklage misses with a jab to the body
and Monger counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Monger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dinklage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Monger swings around for an armbar but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Monger working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Monger can't keep his opponent in guard - Dinklage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage wants to control but Monger is keeping him busy.
Monger manages to get to full guard.
Dinklage pushes down on Monger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monger is looking to get back to full guard here but Dinklage has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dinklage wants to stand but Monger has his arm trapped.

Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinklage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Rautio (ranked 315 p4p, 1102 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 45 p4p, 150 weight class). Rautio comes to the cage accompanied by mickey avalon. Jordon has chosen Sticky Icky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

189 cm
38
210
33 - 16 - 0
184 cm
34
206
25 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
© Trap House

Arcticus University: London


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 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rautio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rautio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jordon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rautio. That did some damage!
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordon throws a shot from downtown. Rautio moves away and avoids it.
Rautio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rautio under the eye.
Jordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Rautio misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jordon misses.
Jordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rautio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Jordon fails with the takedown
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rautio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordon.
Jordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordon lands a jab.
Rautio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jordon wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon throws a push kick but Rautio slaps the foot to one side.
Rautio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordon's head backwards.
Rautio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rautio swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon misses with a combination
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautio scores with a hook.
Jordon slips under a jab.
Jordon scores with a jab. Rautio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rautio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rautio looks to throw the jab but Jordon is out of range.
Jordon is trying to counter with his kicks.
James Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordon.
Rautio throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Rautio has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rautio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jordon looks to land a combination. Rautio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rautio.
Jordon is rocked!
Jordon misses with an uppercut. Rautio saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Rautio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jordon throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
Jordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jordon moves out of range as Rautio throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Rautio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rautio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Rautio as he checks the leg kick.
Jordon staying out of range there.
Rautio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rautio digs a good hook to Jordon's body.
Rautio moves out of range as Jordon strikes.
Jordon misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordon's head.
Jordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rautio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rautio throwing a counter right hand but Jordon manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rautio dominated that round.
That's time! Rautio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rautio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rautio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Rautio misses its target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jordon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rautio has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio misses with an uppercut
letting Jordon counter with a right hand.
Jordon connects with a nice looking jab.
Jordon misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jordon throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
Jordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rautio can pounce on him.
Rautio keeps the fight on the outside.
Rautio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rautio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordon.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rautio takes a swing at Jordon's ribcage but misses.
Jordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jordon. Jordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rautio throws a lazy right hand but Jordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rautio throws a big shot that misses.
Rautio thumps Jordon with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordon moves in looking to clinch but Rautio pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Jordon.
Jordon slips a jab from Rautio.
Jordon clobbers Rautio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rautio connects with a looping right hand.
Jordon digs a good hook to Rautio's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon swings widly with a right hand
and Rautio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordon throws a head kick that misses.
Jordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordon throws a shot from downtown. Rautio moves away and avoids it.
Rautio blocks a jab.
Jordon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Risto Rautio is winning the standup battle so far.
Rautio dips to his left and cracks Jordon with an uppercut!
Jordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rautio.
Nice shot by Rautio.
Rautio throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautio takes a swing at Jordon's ribcage but misses.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordon moves away.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
Jordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordon moves away.
Rautio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rautio.
A right hand to the body from Rautio.
A short right from Rautio on the inside.
Jordon trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rautio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jordon throws a push kick but Rautio slaps the foot to one side.
Jordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Rautio cracks Jordon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jordon tries to clinch but Rautio moves away

and Rautio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jordon! Rautio lets Jordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rautio finish him?
It looks like James Jordon has been cut.
Rautio circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jordon tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rautio wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 249 p4p, 731 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 33 p4p, 101 weight class). Strålman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
27
160
19 - 5 - 0
172 cm
34
148
25 - 19 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Brooklyn Apothecary


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Chris Dean.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strålman moves into range and clinches up with McQuirre.
Strålman prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.

McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman tries to clinch there but McQuirre circles away.
McQuirre throws a quick inside leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strålman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McQuirre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strålman circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.

Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McQuirre, pushing him back against the cage.
Strålman is struggling to control the position.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strålman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McQuirre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McQuirre trying to get back to his feet but Strålman is in full control for now.
Strålman controlling the position well here. McQuirre rolled but Strålman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McQuirre is trying to get back to his feet but Strålman has full control of the position and if anything, McQuirre has just worked his way into a worse spot.

McQuirre manages to escape to his feet.

McQuirre clinches up against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQuirre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuirre.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Strålman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.

McQuirre drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.

McQuirre manages to break the clinch.

Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.

Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuirre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.

McQuirre takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strålman's hands.
McQuirre loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strålman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Strålman lands.
McQuirre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre lands with a straight right. Strålman didn't see that one coming.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman with the inside leg kick.

McQuirre drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Strålman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


McQuirre tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McQuirre manages to break the clinch.
Strålman throws a series of punches but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strålman 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.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
A shot to the liver by Strålman. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Strålman gets a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Strålman blocking some punches.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harry McQuirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre connects with a crisp jab.

Strålman clinches up with McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
Strålman misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman tries for a takedown but McQuirre manages to get underhooks.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman pushes off an throws an elbow but McQuirre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McQuirre tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McQuirre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman jabs at McQuirre's body.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuirre.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman tries to clinch up but McQuirre circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman wants to clinch up but McQuirre keeps it at a distance.
Strålman wants to clinch up but McQuirre keeps it at a distance.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt

and McQuirre counters with a crisp one two that drops Strålman! McQuirre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Strålman to his feet! Strålman is in big trouble!
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Strålman blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
Strålman tries to clinch up.

Strålman clinches up with McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McQuirre moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
McQuirre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McQuirre looks to land a combination but Strålman avoids it well.
McQuirre works the jab nicely.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuirre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McQuirre connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as McQuirre blocks the low kick.
Strålman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuirre throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuirre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman scores with a one two! McQuirre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Strålman.
Harry McQuirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McQuirre back to the cage. Strålman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuirre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuirre lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strålman misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strålman closes the distance and pushes McQuirre back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman tries for a takedown but McQuirre manages to get underhooks.
McQuirre prevents the takedown attempt.

Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

McQuirre gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from McQuirre.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Strålman.
Still in the clinch, McQuirre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to break free but McQuirre pushes him back against the cage.

Strålman manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strålman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McQuirre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McQuirre thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre avoids the head kick by Strålman.

Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman lands a nice hook to McQuirre's body. McQuirre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Strålman has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harry McQuirre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuirre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQuirre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strålman.

Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McQuirre swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strålman forces McQuirre back against the cage and clinches.
Strålman is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuirre has double underhooks.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Strålman trying to stall but McQuirre improves his position.
Strålman blocking some punches.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman blocks a body shot from McQuirre.

McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by McQuirre.
McQuirre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strålman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McQuirre on the side of the head.
McQuirre throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQuirre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre fails to land with a series of punches.

Strålman has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuirre won't allow it.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McQuirre after a bit of a struggle.

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

Strålman has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strålman is looking for a takedown.

McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Strålman looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McQuirre with a body shot.
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre had his way with Anton Strålman in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

McQuirre throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strålman wants to clinch
and McQuirre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from McQuirre misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuirre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman closes the distance looking to clinch
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strålman instigates a clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.

McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Strålman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
Strålman 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.
McQuirre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McQuirre cracks Strålman with an open hand slap.
McQuirre scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman tries to clinch but McQuirre moves out of range.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
McQuirre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman misses with a low kick as McQuirre jumps back.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuirre. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McQuirre forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre is working Strålman over against the cage.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuirre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman slips a straight right by McQuirre.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Harry McQuirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strålman closes the distance and pushes McQuirre back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from McQuirre. Those never looked like landing.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Strålman throws a low kick but McQuirre moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry McQuirre.
Well McQuirre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!

Harry McQuirre retains his featherweight title!
Harry McQuirre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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