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SFL 31 | Apex Predators PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Cutlas (ranked 5073 p4p, 4254 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 499 p4p, 450 weight class). Zoldyk has chosen 8 Graves - Better Off Dead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Cutlas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutlas takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Zoldyk.
Cutlas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoldyk lands a right hand.
Zoldyk has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Zoldyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutlas tries to clinch there but Zoldyk circles away.
Cutlas moves away from the strike by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoldyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cutlas has time to react.
Cutlas tries to clinch there but Zoldyk circles away.
Cutlas moves to clinch but Zoldyk breaks away
and Zoldyk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cutlas doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoldyk circles away.
Cutlas is looking to clinch.
Cutlas tries to clinch but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Zoldyk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutlas tries to clinch but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cutlas tries to clinch but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Cutlas darts in and clinches Zoldyk up against the cage.
Zoldyk tries to throw a body punch but Cutlas avoids it by throwing Zoldyk back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Zoldyk.
A short right from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutlas lands with a light punch inside.
Zoldyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zoldyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Cutlas controls his hands.
Cutlas lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zoldyk as the two fighters clinch.
Zoldyk scores with a shot to the side of Cutlas's head.
Zoldyk tries a body shot but Cutlas blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Cutlas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
Zoldyk has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Zoldyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cutlass 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!
Zoldyk blocks an uppercut.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cutlas.
Cutlas stalling in the clinch but Zoldyk improves position.
Cutlas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyk lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas pushes Zoldyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutlas throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
Zoldyk tries a body shot but Cutlas blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Cutlas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoldyk lands an uppercut.
Cutlas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk can't find room to land a body shot as Cutlas controls the action.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutlas takes a shot to the head.
Zoldyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Cutlas controls his hands.
Zoldyk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cutlas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zoldyk can turn it around.
Cutlas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zoldyk has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Zoldyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoldyk has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Zoldyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutlas throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
Zoldyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cutlas blocks a body shot from Zoldyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zoldyk misses with a body punch.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyk tries to work over Cutlas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoldyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoldyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutlas lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoldyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutlas.
A shot in the inside from Cutlas.
Zoldyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutlas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cutlas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutlas misses with some punches.
Zoldyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zoldyk fails to land.
Cutlas blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Zoldyk.
Cutlas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoldyk tries a body shot but Cutlas blocks it.
Zoldyk tries a body shot but Cutlas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyk misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyk blocks an uppercut.
Zoldyk manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoldyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Cutlas is rocked!
Zoldyk steps in with a hook that catches Cutlas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Zoldyk follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cutlas looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killua Zoldyk!
Killua Zoldyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Bigg (ranked 2192 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 266 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bigg on the side of the head.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Bigg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bigg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bigg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Bigg tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bigg tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigg backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bigg moves into the clinch.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigg avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that Bigg semi-blocks.
Bigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks Bigg with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Bigg takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looking to stall.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili presses Bigg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bigg.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bigg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Bigg lands a body punch.
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!
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg is looking to control Dvalishvili's arms but Dvalishvili gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bigg has his back to the cage.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dvalishvili or not.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili works on Bigg's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigg darts in trying to clinch
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Bigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Bigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bigg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bigg walks into a straight right hand from Dvalishvili.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigg darts in looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets double underhooks and turns Bigg into the cage.
Bigg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili is struggling to control the position.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili looking to slow down the pace here.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Dvalishvili stalling the fight.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bigg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short right from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Bigg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Bigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Bigg with a series of wild strikes but Bigg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dvalishvili counter with a right hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Bigg looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bigg's head backwards.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bigg walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bigg's head.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bigg takes a step back to recover.
Bigg closes the distance and pushes Dvalishvili back into the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bigg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bigg fails with the takedown
and Dvalishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dvalishvili looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dvalishvili is controlling the pace.
Dvalishvili is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili tries to pass to full mount but Bigg defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Ian Bigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Bigg defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigg.
Bigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili thumps Bigg with a low kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook.
Bigg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bigg tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Bigg ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dvalishvili counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
As Dvalishvili tries to get set, Bigg tries to push him back and clinch up but Dvalishvili manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Bigg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bigg ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigg.
Bigg throws a nice looking combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bigg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
A short left from Bigg.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili gets through Bigg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigg misses with the head strike.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Koba Dvalishvili wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oganeditse Gaolathe (ranked 1869 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Jo Chewy (ranked 103 p4p, 158 weight class). Gaolathe comes to the cage accompanied by Rema Afrika- Phologolo. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oganeditse Gaolathe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Chewy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Gaolathe
and Chewy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gaolathe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chewy scores with a jab to the head.
Chewy slips a straight right by Gaolathe.
A little jabbing left from Chewy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chewy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chewy slips a straight right by Gaolathe.
It seemed like Chewy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaolathe misses with a looping right.
Gaolathe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gaolathe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chewy.
Chewy avoids the head kick by Gaolathe.
A jab from Chewy does it's job there.
Chewy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chewy is just out of range.
Gaolathe tries to bum rush Chewy with a series of wild strikes but Chewy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaolathe blocks a jab.
Gaolathe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chewy momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe lands with a shot to the body.
Gaolathe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaolathe misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Chewy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaolathe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chewy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaolathe.
Chewy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaolathe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chewy.
A head kick misses from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands a jab to the head.
Chewy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Gaolathe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chewy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe misses with a right hand
and Chewy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaolathe thinking.
Chewy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chewy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaolathe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaolathe throws a lazy right hand but Chewy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaolathe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe misses with a left hand
and Chewy counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaolathe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chewy moves away.
A little jabbing left from Chewy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chewy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chewy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaolathe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaolathe misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaolathe. Chewy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chewy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chewy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaolathe is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaolathe.
Chewy lands with a shot to the body.
Gaolathe throws a shot from downtown. Chewy moves away and avoids it.
Gaolathe misses the jab.
Chewy lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaolathe's head.
Gaolathe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chewy moves away from the strike by Gaolathe.
Chewy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gaolathe with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe stuns Chewy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaolathe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe tries to score with a low kick but Chewy moves his leg out of the way.
Gaolathe throws a lazy uppercut
and Chewy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaolathe looks to land a left hand but Chewy moved out of range nicely.
Chewy wants to counter the offense by Gaolathe and move into the clinch position.
Gaolathe throws an off balance right hand
and Chewy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chewy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe misses with a low kick as Chewy jumps back.
Gaolathe slips under a jab from Chewy.
Chewy scores with a punch to the head.
Chewy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaolathe on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chewy misses with a double jab.
Chewy cracks Gaolathe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chewy wants to clinch.
Gaolathe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chewy is able to avoid easily.
Chewy throws a jab when Gaolathe was well out of range.
Chewy just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Chewy scores with a four punch combination!
Chewy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaolathe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaolathe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chewy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chewy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chewy throws a hook but Gaolathe blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gaolathe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chewy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaolathe. Gaolathe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chewy slips under a jab from Gaolathe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oganeditse Gaolathe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gaolathe throws a body shot but no joy.
Oganeditse Gaolathe is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaolathe throws a right hand that misses
and Chewy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chewy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chewy lands a jab.
Chewy thuds a left hand into Gaolathe's body.
Gaolathe throws the left hand but Chewy avoids the punch easily.
Gaolathe throws a chopping leg kick but Chewy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chewy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheers as Chewy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaolathe doesn't seem phased though.
Chewy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaolathe moves away.
Chewy thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaolathe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaolathe thows a leg kick but Chewy checks it
and Chewy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Chewy finds it's way through Gaolathe's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaolathe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaolathe misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chewy throws out a counter right but Gaolathe avoids it with no problem.
Chewy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaolathe throws the left hand but Chewy avoids the punch easily.
Chewy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chewy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chewy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaolathe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chewy momentarily.
Chewy throws a jab when Gaolathe was well out of range.
Chewy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chewy staying out of range there.
Gaolathe lands with an uppercut that bounces Chewy off the cage and back into range.
Chewy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaolathe.
Chewy lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chewy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaolathe throws a head kick that misses.
Chewy swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Gaolathe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe looks to land a right hand but Chewy moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chewy! But no joy.
Gaolathe thuds a left hand into Chewy's body.
A big left from Chewy misses.
Chewy throws a jab when Gaolathe was well out of range.
Gaolathe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaolathe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Chewy avoids it easily.
Chewy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe misses with a body kick.
Chewy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chewy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaolathe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaolathe tries to land a front kick but Chewy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chewy walks into a left hand.
Chewy lands a jab to the head.
Chewy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe misses with a kick to the body.
Gaolathe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chewy misses with a body shot.
Gaolathe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe swings for the body but Chewy moves out of range.
Chewy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaolathe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chewy.
Gaolathe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chewy throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Gaolathe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chewy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaolathe throws out the jab.
Chewy scores with a nice right hand.
Chewy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaolathe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaolathe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chewy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chewy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaolathe.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chewy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chewy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaolathe moves away.
Gaolathe throws an overhand right that lands on Chewy's shoulder, as Chewy tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chewy looks to land a left hand but Gaolathe moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Gaolathe misses.
Gaolathe looks to land a right hand but Chewy moved out of range.
It seemed like Chewy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaolathe defending well as Chewy loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaolathe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Chewy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaolathe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chewy staying out of range there.
Gaolathe misses the jab.
Gaolathe thumps Chewy with a low kick.
Chewy checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Chewy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaolathe thumps Chewy with a low kick.
Gaolathe lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chewy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chewy moves away from the strike by Gaolathe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jo Chewy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gaolathe moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaolathe throws an overhand right that lands on Chewy's shoulder, as Chewy tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chewy. Gaolathe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chewy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Chewy misses with a straight right.
Chewy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gaolathe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaolathe avoids the body shot from Chewy.
It looked like Gaolathe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaolathe lands a jab to the head.
Gaolathe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaolathe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaolathe throws a jab but it's blocked by Chewy.
Gaolathe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chewy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chewy takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaolathe misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaolathe. Gaolathe obviously looking to wear him down.
Chewy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Chewy blocks the leg kick.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chewy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chewy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaolathe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chewy.
Chewy cracks Gaolathe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gaolathe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chewy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chewy connects with a body shot that sends Gaolathe's belly button to the back.
Chewy moves out of range as Gaolathe strikes.
Chewy lands a jab to Gaolathe's midsection.
Gaolathe misses with a looping left.
Gaolathe looks to land a right hand but Chewy moved out of range.
Chewy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gaolathe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaolathe throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaolathe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaolathe blocks a jab.
Gaolathe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chewy throws out the jab.
Chewy dodges the punch combination from Gaolathe.
Chewy throws out a loose jab but Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaolathe throws a lazy right hand but Chewy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chewy.
Chewy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chewy throws a body punch but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Gaolathe tries to work over Chewy's front leg with a kick but Chewy checks it.
Chewy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaolathe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chewy.
Chewy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gaolathe with a body shot.
Gaolathe misses the jab.
Chewy throws a hook but Gaolathe blocks it.
Gaolathe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chewy.
Gaolathe misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe slips under a jab.
Chewy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chewy misses with a looping left.
Chewy throws a looping overhand right but Gaolathe ducks down to avoid it.
Chewy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gaolathe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chewy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gaolathe. Those never looked like landing.
Gaolathe lands with an uppercut that bounces Chewy off the cage and back into range.
Chewy missing with a left hand there. Gaolathe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaolathe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gaolathe slips a jab from Chewy.
Chewy loads up on a big right hand but Gaolathe slips the punch.
Gaolathe misses with a body punch
enabling Chewy to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaolathe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chewy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe with a nice calf kick.
Chewy scores with a nice strike.
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!
Gaolathe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chewy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chewy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaolathe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaolathe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chewy.
Chewy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gaolathe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chewy swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Chewy slips a jab from Gaolathe.
A nice side step and Chewy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaolathe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaolathe wants to land a leg kick but Chewy is out of range.
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 Oganeditse Gaolathe.
Well Gaolathe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Oganeditse Gaolathe!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Oganeditse Gaolathe!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jo Chewy!
Oganeditse Gaolathe wins by split decision!
Oganeditse Gaolathe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jo Chewy was interviewed post fight and said '98 IQ'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fitch (ranked 1732 p4p, 906 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 231 p4p, 125 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Fitch's shoulder, as Fitch tries to avoid the shot.
Fitch attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovich avoids it well and moves away.
Fitch misses with a looping right.
Stalinovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stalinovich wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Fitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalinovich's head.
Fitch takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich wants to counter the offense by Fitch and move into the clinch position.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitch.
Stalinovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalinovich managing to control the position.
Fitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stalinovich is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fitch preventing the sweep.
Stalinovich trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph Stalinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stalinovich duly obliges.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stalinovich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stalinovich is trying to escape the position but Fitch is controlling the position.
Fitch works to advance to full mount. Stalinovich defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fitch wants to control the pace but Stalinovich is squirming around nicely.
Stalinovich is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stalinovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitch is fighting to break Stalinovich's control of his arms but Stalinovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stalinovich keeping full guard, as Fitch tries to pass.
Fitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalinovich keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitch controlling from the top position.
Stalinovich keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalinovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stalinovich working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitch throws a right hand that Stalinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalinovich also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Fitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stalinovich lands with a nice body punch.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Fitch misses with a body shot
and Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalinovichs head.
Fitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Fitch blocks it.
Fitch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stalinovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitch.
Fitch staying out of range there.
Fitch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stalinovich sprawls well. Stalinovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Fitch is out of range.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fitch connects with a looping right hand.
Fitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Fitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - Stalinovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitch's head backwards.
Fitch moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
Fitch staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot.
Fitch cracks Stalinovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stalinovich is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Stalinovich circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Stalinovich takes a swing at Fitch's ribcage but misses.
Fitch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitch scores with a body shot.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Fitch ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Fitch attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovich avoids it well and moves away.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Fitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich scores with a nice strike.
Stalinovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitch.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitch slips under a jab.
Fitch feints and as Stalinovich raises his hands in defense, Fitch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stalinovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stalinovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fitch trying to control but Stalinovich is working from the bottom.
Fitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stalinovich is pulling down on Fitch's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalinovich is keeping the position for now.
Fitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitch staying out of range there.
Stalinovich tries to sprawl but Fitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovich is holding on to half guard well.
Stalinovich tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stalinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitch.
Fitch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Fitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich lands an overhand right.
Stalinovich stuffs the takedown.
Fitch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stalinovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitch is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
Fitch tries to counter with a takedown but Stalinovich is quick to defend against it.
Fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stalinovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitch throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Trevor Fitch's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalinovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Fitch moves out of range easily.
Fitch shoots for a takedown but Stalinovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalinovich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitch. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovich lands a jab.
Fitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalinovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch darts in looking for a takedown but Stalinovich gets double underhooks and turns Fitch into the cage.
Fitch takes a shot to the head.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Fitch lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Fitch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovich gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trevor Fitch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stalinovich pushes Fitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stalinovich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Stalinovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalinovich prevents a body shot from Fitch.
Stalinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalinovich gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitch can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovich controls the action.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitch has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stalinovich is leaning against Fitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitch wants to break free but Stalinovich has control.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitchs head.
Jeez, Trevor Fitch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stalinovich presses Fitch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitch is rocked!
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Fitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovich dips a shoulder and cracks Fitch with a mighty uppercut! Fitch falls back against the cage and Stalinovich unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fitch 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 - Stalinovich screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 1960 p4p, 698 weight class) and Reijo Halli (ranked 222 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145
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10 - 5 - 1 |
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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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
Dixon lands a really nice looking cross but Halli seems unphased.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halli.
Halli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dixon cracks Halli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Halli misses.
Dixon tries to clinch but Halli moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli successfully pulls guard.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halli uses it to pass to side control.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dixon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dixon wants to control but Halli postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halli.
Dixon slips a straight right by Halli.
Dixon is looking to counter the offense by Halli and move into the clinch.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Halli takes one on the button.
Dixon slips a straight right by Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Halli settles back down.
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Halli pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halli jabs Dixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halli misses with a body shot
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darren Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Halli.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Halli throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon is adopting a defensive guard.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli misses with the ground and pound.
Halli working away.
A control attempt from Dixon but he's now mounted!
Halli landing strikes from the mount and Dixon is in trouble!
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli landing punches.
Halli avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli landing strikes from the mount.
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Halli.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
Halli slips under a jab from Dixon.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Dixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darren Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Halli counter with a right hand.
Halli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Halli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli is posturing up here but Dixon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Halli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Halli has to tap! Slick submission there by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Dixon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darren Dixon waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 1659 p4p, 889 weight class) and Bryant Smith (ranked 202 p4p, 111 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Television - Marquee Moon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bryant Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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156
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159
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badass finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Badass dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Badass tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Badass back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Badass is rocked!
Badass misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badass lands with a right hand.
Smith slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass with a hook.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Smith's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Badass sprawling to the canvas! Badass rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Badass lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith seems to be stalking Badass here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Badass drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 935 p4p, 764 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 131 p4p, 108 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shipilov has time to react.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Shipilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shipilov can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Shipilov.
Shipilov defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a looping left.
Edwards thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Shipilov - just one landing.
Shipilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Shipilov moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Edwards throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards misses the jab.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
As Edwards backs off Shipilov throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Shipilov takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shipilov.
Shipilov lands an overhand right.
Shipilov tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shipilov lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Edwards.
Shipilov throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Shipilov swinging wildly here.
Shipilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Shipilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Edwards slips under a jab from Shipilov.
Shipilov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shipilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shipilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Shipilov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shipilov duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shipilov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shipilov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shipilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Shipilov lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Shipilov lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Shipilov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edwards lands with a hook. Shipilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Edwards.
Shipilov throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shipilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shipilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Shipilov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shipilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shipilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edwards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shipilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shipilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Shipilov.
Edwards is rocked!
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shipilov.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Shipilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Shipilov as he checks the leg kick.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Shipilov both land. Nice combination.
Shipilov looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shipilov just manages to avoid it.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shipilov on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shipilov - that will leave a mark!
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Edwards tries to clinch there but Shipilov circles away.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shipilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Edwards misses its target.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards scores with a jab. Shipilov acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Shipilov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shipilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shipilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Shipilov coming out on top.
Shipilov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Shipilov lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards 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.
Shipilov cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Shipilov throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Shipilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards lands a big uppercut and Shipilov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shipilov looks OK. Edwards waves Shipilov back to his feet!
 Shipilov is rocked!
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Shipilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Shipilov 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Shipilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Shipilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Shipilov throws a head kick that half lands.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Shipilov throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Shipilov only half commits.
Shipilov throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shipilov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Shipilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shipilov throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Shipilov misses.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shipilov cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipilov blocks the leg kick.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Shipilov walks into a straight right hand from Edwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipilov drops his hands momentarily and Edwards needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Shipilov just on the top of the head. Shipilov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Shipilov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 576 p4p, 1168 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 71 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Ford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Dreth.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ford defends it well.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dreth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ford is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dreth off and has taken his back!
Ford scores with punches and elbows.
Dreth covering up well under a series of strikes from Ford.
Dreth tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ford throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dreth covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dreth is keeping busy.
Ford is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ford gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ford gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ford apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Dreth motions for Ford to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ford holds on and takes a little breather.
Dreth won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth won't allow Ford to sweep him here.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Dreth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Ford misses
enabling Dreth to counter with a crisp jab.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Ford pushes Dreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dreth.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Ford working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth is trying to pull guard but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Dreth wants to take the fight to the mat but Ford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ford checks a leg kick.
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ford throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ford misses.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford blocks a leg kick.
Ford lands a head kick!
Ford throws a series of strikes that have Dreth backpedaling.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down.
Dreth throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ford is rocked!
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Dreth seems unphased.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford controlling the position.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dreth is controlling him.
Ford can't keep his opponent in guard - Dreth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ford keeping control of the position.
Dreth is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.
Dreth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dreth is taking a breather. Ford 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford trying to control but Dreth postures up.
Dreth wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dreth is looking to advance position but Ford won't allow it.
Dreth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ford!
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a head kick that Dreth semi-blocks.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Ford misses with a leg kick.
Dreth is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Dreth digs a good hook to Ford's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
Ford instigates a clinch.
Ford looking to stall.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landon Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dreth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dreth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dreth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dreth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Dreth checks a low kick from Ford.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dreth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ford to the ground. Dreth is now in Ford's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ford dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dreth's head.
Ford throws an elbow that misses. Dreth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ford's guard. Nice move by Dreth!
Ford is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford seems keen to control Dreth's posture.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dreth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is not content to let Dreth control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dreth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth wins by majority decision!
After the fight, Valen Dreth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 147 p4p, 562 weight class) and Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 19 p4p, 64 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
Simon rushes Kilgore and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Simon.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore cracks Simon with a nice body shot.
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore cracks Simon with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simon is in Kilgore's guard.
Simon won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kilgore as he works his way to full guard.
Kilgore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!
Simon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Can Simon hold on?! Kilgore is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore controlling well, preventing Simon from escaping the position.
Simon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simon is really stuck here.
Kilgore punishes Simon with strikes from the back mount.
Simon tries to escape but Kilgore has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kilgore scores with strikes from the back.
Kilgore looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kilgore tries to keep control of the position but Simon is staying busy.
Simon rolls, trying to escape but Kilgore keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simon.
Kilgore controlling well, preventing Simon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore gets his hands free as Simon looks to control.
Kilgore biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kilgore scores with punches and elbows.
Kilgore lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon wants to clinch
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon wants to clinch
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Simon clobbers Kilgore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simon has Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simon.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kilgore smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Kilgore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Simon throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon shoots and misses
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilgore fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kilgore tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Simon's head back.
Simon staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Simon blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon closes the distance and clinches up with Kilgore, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes Kilgore against the cage but Kilgore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Simon slips under a jab from Kilgore.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Simon misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kilgore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simon, into his guard.
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simon wants to control but Kilgore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Kilgore is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is looking for a kimura here.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilgore's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore slips a jab from Simon.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simon is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore works Simon's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simon avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Simon tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilgore defends it nicely.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simon wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Kilgore as Simon shoots in.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.
Simon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilgore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simon has Kilgore in his guard.
Kilgore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is fighting to break Simon's control of his arms but Simon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon has momentary wrist control but Kilgore slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilgore is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilgore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simon has a hand on Kilgore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilgore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to control the pace but Simon is squirming around nicely.
Simon tries to reverse the position but Kilgore maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Kilgore.
Kilgore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simon looks a forlorn figure.
Simon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kilgore is taking a breather. Simon 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.
Well,Simon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilgore lands a nice short elbow.
Simon moves into full guard.
Kilgore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilgore trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Simon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kilgore frees his head nicely. Oh but Simon has switched to an armbar! Kilgore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jay Simon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 42 p4p, 160 weight class) and Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 5 p4p, 20 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trounvouche's choice of entrance music: Wanted Dread & Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Trounvouche's ribs.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trounvouche stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Trounvouche sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Trounvouche shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trounvouche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Trounvouche throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
enabling Trounvouche to counter with a crisp jab.
Trounvouche 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.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trounvouche throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Trounvouche was well out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Trounvouche blocks the low kick.
Trounvouche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Trounvouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trounvouche jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Trounvouche's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Trounvouche saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Trounvouche avoids it.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clobbers Trounvouche with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trounvouche takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trounvouche lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Trounvouche misses.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Trounvouche is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit cracks Trounvouche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Trounvouche makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trounvouche wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Trounvouche releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Trounvouche scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche lands a jab to the head.
Trounvouche lands an overhand right.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Trounvouche stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Trounvouche with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit with a jab.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Trounvouche moved out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Trounvouche's side.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trounvouche! But no joy.
Trounvouche 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.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche throws out a powerful jab.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Trounvouche ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Trounvouche moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trounvouche doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche's corner calls for a 1-2. Trounvouche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head but Trounvouche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit pushes Trounvouche up against the cage in a clinch.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trounvouche scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Trounvouche.
A hook to the body from Trounvouche.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trounvouche.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Trounvouche over against the cage.
Sitsongrit cracks Trounvouche with a nice body shot.
Trounvouche is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trounvouche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trounvouche looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Trounvouche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche misses the jab.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Trounvouche with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit thumps Trounvouche with a low kick.
Trounvouche catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Trounvouche misses.
Crunch! Trounvouche slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Trounvouche's ribs.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trounvouche's hands.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trounvouche gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trounvouche.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trounvouche was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trounvouche - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trounvouche. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Trounvouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
Trounvouche cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Trounvouche lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trounvouche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trounvouche working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trounvouche blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trounvouche has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trounvouches head.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
Trounvouche is rocked!
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushes Trounvouche back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Trounvouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trounvouche.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Trounvouche to his knees! Sitsongrit keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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