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PFC 242 Gormsson vs Po II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 1135 p4p, 1033 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 137 p4p, 125 weight class). Fiyero Lermontov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Date darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date with the inside leg kick.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov tries to counter with a clinch but Date shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Lermontov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lermontov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Lermontov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Date is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Date moves out of range of the body kick from Lermontov.
Date throws out a leg kick but Lermontov moves out of range and Date only half commits.
Date throws a solid leg kick but Lermontov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Date.
Date tries to score with a low kick but Lermontov moves his leg out of the way.
Date with a nice cross.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lermontov in his tracks.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Date throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Date.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Lermontov. Those never looked like landing.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Lermontov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov misses with a two punch combination.
Date thinks about countering with a body kick.
Date takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lermontov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Date's head.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Lermontov scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Date slips under a jab.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Date.
Lermontov works the jab nicely.
Lermontov connects with a looping right hand.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Date.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date looks to land a body kick but Lermontov moved away.
Lermontov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date scoring well with a low kick there.
Date fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date avoids the head kick by Lermontov.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Date.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lermontov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lermontov misses with a few strikes there.
Lermontov cracks Date with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lermontov to score with a decent uppercut.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Good leg kick by Date.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Date cracks Lermontov with an open hand slap.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Date 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.
Lermontov throws a shot to the body.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Lermontov throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lermontov at a distance.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Date.
Lermontov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Date.
Date throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lermontov throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date lands a nice hook to Lermontov's body. Lermontov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Lermontov connects with a single shot there.
Lermontov throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date throws a head kick but Lermontov moves out of range.
Date misses with a head kick.
Lermontov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Date misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Lermontov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lermontov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov walks into a jab.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Lermontov.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Date.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Date.
Date on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Date throws a jab when Lermontov was well out of range.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date cracks Lermontov with an open hand slap.
Lermontov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Date might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Date throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date misses with a straight right.
Lermontov digs a good hook to Date's body.
Date walks into a left hand.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Lermontov cracks Date with an open hand slap.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov scores with a punch to the head.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Date lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Date gets a clinch.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lermontov is trying to push Date away but Date has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lermontov blocks a body shot from Date.
Lermontov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date misses with a looping left.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lermontov.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Date.
Lermontov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Lermontov's head back.
Lermontov misses with a kick to the body.
Lermontov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date cracks Lermontov with a good jab.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Date looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date slips a jab from Lermontov.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lermontov.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date defending well as Lermontov loads up on a big left hand.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lermontov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Lermontov slams his shin into Date's torso.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date wants to clinch up but Lermontov keeps it at a distance.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lermontov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Date.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Lermontov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lermontov scrambles back to his feet.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Date.
Lermontov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Date lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date jabs Lermontov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Date with a jab.
Date blocks the body kick.
Lermontov throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Date blocks a body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov breaks the clinch.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date walks into a jab.
Date wants to clinch up but Lermontov keeps it at a distance.
Date lands with a hook. Lermontov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date looks for the body kick but Lermontov saw that one coming.
Date will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Date.
Lermontov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Lermontov works Date's body with a nice hook.
Lermontov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Date looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Lermontov's shoulder, as Lermontov tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fiyero Lermontov.
I've got Lermontov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1194 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Sergey Makarov (ranked 138 p4p, 185 weight class). Sergey Makarov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bjorn Ragnarsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Makarov misses with a wild combination.
Makarov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Makarov looks to move away, Ragnarsson throws a big counter combo but Makarov just gets out of the way.
Makarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Makarov avoids it well.
Makarov flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsson steps away.
Makarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Sergey Makarov has been cut.
Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson gets caught napping as Makarov dives in and scores a takedown. Ragnarsson manages to retain 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!
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makarov looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnarsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Makarov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makarov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makarov tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.
Makarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson passes into side control, despite Makarov's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but Makarov is working away.
Makarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ragnarsson off and has taken his back!
Ragnarsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makarov's arms.
Ragnarsson prevents Makarov from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to break free.
Makarov tightening his grip on Ragnarsson, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Makarov keeps control of the position as Ragnarsson tries to break free.
Makarov is punishing Ragnarsson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Makarov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson prevents Makarov from getting a body triangle.
Makarov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Ragnarsson hold on?! Makarov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ragnarsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Makarov gets his hands free.
Makarov scores with punches from the back.
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Ragnarsson is trying to remain composed but Makarov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Makarov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Makarov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ragnarsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Makarov's guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Makarov.
Makarov cracks Ragnarsson with an open hand slap.
Makarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makarov is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Makarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov blocks a leg kick.
Makarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Makarov misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makarov throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Makarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson tries to avoid it but Makarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarsson to the ground. Ragnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makarov looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Makarov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Makarov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Good shot there by Makarov.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Makarov ducked under it nicely.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Makarov scores with a takedown into Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makarov 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.
Sergey Makarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnarsson has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makarov works over Ragnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov stands up over Ragnarsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarsson manages to kick Makarov off! Makarov jumps back into Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov works over Ragnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarsson has momentary wrist control but Makarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Makarov with a nice head shot there.
Makarov throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makarov's guard. Nice move by Ragnarsson!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.
Makarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makarov is working Ragnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov distracts Ragnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makarov postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarsson's brow.
Makarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Makarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson tries to avoid it but Makarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarsson to the ground. Ragnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarsson cracks Makarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makarov misses with a low kick.
Sergey Makarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson misses with the combination.
Sergey Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov with a jab.
Makarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarov.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a big counter combination but Makarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Makarov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ragnarsson to see if he's OK.
Makarov looks up at the clock and then as Ragnarsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Makarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Makarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makarov with the ground and pound but Ragnarsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ragnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makarov.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makarov in particular looking to stall.
Makarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makarov working Ragnarsson over with strikes.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ragnarsson to regain full guard.
Ragnarsson pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarsson wants to hit a sweep here but Makarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ragnarsson there!
Makarov landing strikes from the mount.
Makarov lands a nice shot to the head.
Makarov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sergey Makarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makarov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ragnarsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Makarov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson working Makarov over with strikes.
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makarov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Ragnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Makarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ragnarsson is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Makarov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ragnarsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makarov, into his guard.
Ragnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Makarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Makarov!
A victorious Sergey Makarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 469 p4p, 785 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 61 p4p, 108 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tama Ginty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wear Your Love Like Heaven. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conrad Tama Ginty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Lupei lands with a good body shot.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Tama Ginty.
Some wild striking there from Lupei.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei rushes Tama Ginty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Tama Ginty's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand.
Tama Ginty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Tama Ginty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tama Ginty up against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Tama Ginty is working Lupei over against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei presses Tama Ginty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty jabs at Lupei's body.
Tama Ginty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty 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.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
Lupei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Tama Ginty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei slips under a jab.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lupei lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Tama Ginty both land. Nice combination.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses the jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Tama Ginty's ribs.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Tama Ginty slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty tries to bum rush Lupei with a series of wild strikes but Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama Ginty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei cracks Tama Ginty with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
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!
Tama Ginty misses with a double jab.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Tama Ginty was not able to check.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei thumps Tama Ginty with a low kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tama Ginty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tama Ginty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty stalks Lupei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lupei's face. Lupei staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty lands with a nice combination. Lupei backs away looking to recover.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Tama Ginty walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tama Ginty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tama Ginty doesn't seem bothered though.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Tama Ginty misses.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei cracks Tama Ginty with a good jab.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Tama Ginty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Lupei throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Lupei throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Tama Ginty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei tries to clinch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama Ginty 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A relieved looking Conrad Tama Ginty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 294 p4p, 239 weight class) and Paulie Greene (ranked 35 p4p, 29 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greene pushes Caunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caunt misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Caunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt misses with some punches.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Caunt avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt lands with a right to the head.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Caunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caunt.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greenes head.
Greene working aggressively here.
Greene working aggressively here.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Greene misses with some punches.
Greene working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greene.
Caunt lands a body shot.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
A body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
A short right from Caunt on the inside.
Greene lands a body punch.
Greene working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caunt misses with some punches.
Caunt just leaning against Greene, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene pushes Caunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Greene.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caunt checks the leg kick.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt misses the jab.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Greene punishes Caunt's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Caunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Greene wants to clinch.
Greene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caunt catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Greene avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Caunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caunt on the side of the head.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Greene throws a series of punches but Caunt avoids them all with ease.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Good standup being displayed there by Caunt as he connects with a hook.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Greene misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Caunt.
Greene lands with a cross.
Greene looks to land a combination but Caunt avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greene slips a jab from Caunt.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Caunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greene at a distance.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caunt moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene wants to clinch up but Caunt keeps it at a distance.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene clinches with his opponent.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
A short body shot lands from Caunt as the two fighters clinch.
Caunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Caunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Caunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Caunt slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene throws a series of punches but Caunt avoids them all with ease.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caunt.
Greene tries to move into range but Caunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene slips under a jab from Caunt.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene staying out of range there.
Caunt tries to score with a low kick but Greene moves his leg out of the way.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Greene slips a straight right by Caunt.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
Caunt tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Greene throws a good cross that connects.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Caunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Caunt.
Greene tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Caunt lands with a nice body kick.
Caunt throws a shot to the body.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt slips a straight right by Greene.
Greene forces Caunt back against the cage and clinches.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caunt tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene misses with some punches.
Paulie Greene seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greene prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Caunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caunt.
Caunt lands an uppercut.
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Greene moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caunt doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
Greene is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Greene throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Caunt coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Caunt moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Jab, jab by Caunt - just one landing.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Caunt throws a good cross that connects.
Greene lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt cracks Greene with a good jab.
Caunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caunt throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt sets himself, and Greene steps forward looking for the clinch! Caunt avoids it this time.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Caunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caunt thuds his right hand into Greene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
Caunt throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene wants to counter the offense by Caunt and move into the clinch position.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Greene throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt thuds his shin into the meat of Greene's side.
Greene darts in and clinches Caunt up against the cage.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt is working Greene over against the cage.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Caunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene digs a right hand underneath Caunt's ribcage. Caunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Caunt lands a shot to the body.
Greene works on Caunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A body shot lands from Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Caunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caunt digs a right hand into Greene's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greene's gas tank.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Greene blocking some punches.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Greene digs a right hand underneath Caunt's ribcage. Caunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caunt is looking to control Greene's arms but Greene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caunt has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt lands a nice uppercut.
Caunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt working aggressively here.
Greene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caunt tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Caunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Greene leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Caunt lands with a right to the head.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt digs a right hand into Greene's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greene's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt lands a left hand.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene pushes Caunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caunt 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 215 p4p, 311 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 38 p4p, 56 weight class). Parade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I KILL Cause I'm Hungry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dimitri Buriak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Buriak.
Parade scores with a leg kick.
Buriak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade blocks a jab.
Parade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
Parade gets tackled into the cage by Buriak. Buriak maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buriak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buriak connects with a jab.
Buriak drops Parade with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Parade looks back up at him and smiles so Buriak waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Parade is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buriak pushes Parade up against the cage in a clinch.
Parade is still on wobbly legs! Can Buriak finish him?
Parade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buriak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parade.
Parade seems to have recovered his senses.
Buriak doesn't manage to clinch there - Parade circles away.
Buriak throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Parade crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 315 p4p, 442 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 45 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as El Toro Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
Trudeau cracks El Toro Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Toro Jr moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
A good leg kick by Trudeau.
Trudeau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trudeau throws a right hand that El Toro Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that El Toro Jr also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Trudeau, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr catches Trudeau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
El Toro Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a shot to the body.
El Toro Jr lands a high kick!
Trudeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Toro Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Trudeau 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.
Trudeau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr scores with a nice strike.
El Toro Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Trudeau throws a series of punches but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
El Toro Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trudeau walks into a jab.
Trudeau has El Toro Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr is stalling here.
Trudeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Toro Jr backwards.
El Toro Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Toro Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau controlling El Toro Jr's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trudeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Trudeau's legs - danger averted.
Trudeau seems keen to control El Toro Jr's posture.
Trudeau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro Jr is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Trudeau is retaining full guard.
El Toro Jr advances position into side control!
Trudeau tries to buck El Toro Jr off but El Toro Jr is having none of it.
Trudeau is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau struggling a bit here.
Trudeau is looking for a sweep.
El Toro Jr wants to control but Trudeau is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trudeau struggling a bit here.
El Toro Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working.
El Toro Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
El Toro Jr working away.
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.
Trudeau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trudeau has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for El Toro Jr but great work by Trudeau.
A lull in the action here.
El Toro Jr tries to improve position but can't.
El Toro Jr prevents Trudeau from moving into mount.
El Toro Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trudeau off and has taken his back!
Trudeau just trying to survive but El Toro Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Trudeau fending off the submission attempt from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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 Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trudeau tries to bum rush El Toro Jr with a series of wild strikes but El Toro Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trudeau misses with a jab to the body
and El Toro Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
El Toro Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. El Toro Jr moves away and avoids it.
El Toro Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trudeau.
El Toro Jr takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
El Toro Jr with a nice cross.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Toro Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trudeau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trudeau misses with a body kick.
Trudeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Toro Jr lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Yves Trudeau's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro Jr lands a right hand.
El Toro Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
A nice left hand lands by El Toro Jr.
A short left from Trudeau.
El Toro Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau pulls guard effortlessly.
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro Jr forces his way into half guard.
El Toro Jr trying to control from half guard but Trudeau is working away.
El Toro Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trudeau tries to hold on but El Toro Jr pushes him away.
El Toro Jr has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Trudeau is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patty O Reilly (ranked 115 p4p, 129 weight class) and Ispa Mfer (ranked 17 p4p, 18 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patty O Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and O Reilly counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
O Reilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Mfer trying to control the position.
O Reilly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly content to stall in guard here.
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mfer trying to control the position.
O Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mfer is pulling down on O Reilly's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Reilly thumps Mfer with a low kick.
O Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer jabs at O Reilly's body.
Mfer throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
O Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
O Reilly avoids the body shot from Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Reilly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
O Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped O Reilly's head back.
A lazy body kick from O Reilly
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Reilly takes one to the chin there.
O Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Reilly shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a leg kick but O Reilly moved away.
O Reilly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
 O Reilly is rocked!
O Reilly lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh O Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Reilly misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
O Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
O Reilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Reilly takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
O Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer cracks O Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer scores with a body shot.
O Reilly blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mfer throws a head kick that half lands.
Patty O Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but O Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but O Reilly avoids it.
O Reilly throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and O Reilly counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by O Reilly.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mfer jabs O Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer thumps O Reilly with a low kick.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Reilly on the side of the head.
O Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Reilly's sensitive parts.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Good shot there by O Reilly.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Reilly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mfer trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
O Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mfer working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead O Reilly passes into half guard.
O Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Reilly throws a strike but Mfer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mfer working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
O Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Reilly.
Mfer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and O Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly digs a good body shot into Mfer's ribs.
O Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer checks a low kick from O Reilly.
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer with a jab.
O Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
O Reilly attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer lands a front kick.
Mfer catches O Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer lands with a straight right. O Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Mfer misses with a body shot
and O Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
O Reilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mfer.
O Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
O Reilly letting Mfer take a breather here.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Reilly is keeping busy.
O Reilly tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Reilly cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Reilly looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
A low kick from Mfer misses
so O Reilly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
O Reilly trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mfer controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer is controlling O Reilly's posture.
Mfer keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws a leg kick but O Reilly sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Reilly slips a jab from Mfer.
O Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Reilly cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Patty O Reilly.
I think Mfer 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 335 p4p, 126 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 37 p4p, 17 weight class). Zhan Dhelan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger feints a jab promting Dhelan to slip. Tiger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dhelan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiger but Tiger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiger lands with a nice body punch.
Dhelan shoots and misses
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Tiger catches Dhelan right on the button with a cross.
Dhelan dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Dhelan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiger to the mat! Tiger manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dhelan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tiger's body to avoid the submission. Tiger has instead reached around Dhelan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tiger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Great Tiger!
A very excited looking Great Tiger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Wild (ranked 80 p4p, 51 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 12 p4p, 9 weight class). Wild comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Trouble. McDonald has chosen Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee as his entrance music. Cletus McDonald has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Wild's torso.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wild avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonald throws a low kick but Wild moves out of range easily.
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wild's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald throws a strike but Wild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wild is one step ahead there.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wild definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald throws a strike but Wild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wild won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wild's guard.
McDonald pushing down on Wild's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wild defending well though.
Wild on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing shots but Wild is blocking nicely.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wild blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wild's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a strike there. Wild manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald moves into full mount! Wild won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wild looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wild squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wild?
McDonald cracks Wild with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wild holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McDonald tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wild is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wild bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McDonald and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 21 p4p, 5 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. Po is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Gormsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gormsson throws out the jab.
Gormsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Po connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gormsson scrambles back to his feet.
Gormsson throws a nice head kick!
Po lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson misses with a body shot
and Po counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Po does it's job there.
Gormsson misses the shot to the body.
Gormsson looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po keeps Gormsson at a distance using the push kick.
Po connects with a single shot there.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gormsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Po there.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Po appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Po slips a jab and a cross from Gormsson.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.
Po let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Gormsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gormsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Nice cross by Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Po goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
Gormsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gormsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Po finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Po lands a nice shot that snaps Gormsson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Po throws out a counter right but Gormsson avoids it with no problem.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po looks to throw a body kick
and Gormsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Po.
Gormsson throws a right hand that misses
letting Po counter with a right hand.
Po is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Po finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Po.
Po has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gormsson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson takes one on the button.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Gormsson.
Po has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gormsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Po keeps Gormsson at a distance using the push kick.
Gormsson swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Gormsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gormsson looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Po avoids it.
Po is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Gormsson'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.
Gormsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Po misses with the body kick
and Gormsson counters with a head kick.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gormsson takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Gormsson throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Gormsson misses with a right hand
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gormsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Gormsson is looking to counter punch.
Gormsson connects with a high kick.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Gormsson's head.
Po prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po blocking some punches.
A short left from Po.
Gormsson blocks a body shot from Po.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gormsson.
Gormsson manages to break the clinch.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Gormsson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gormsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gormsson lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po throws a head kick but Gormsson moves out of range.
As Po looks to move away, Gormsson throws a big counter combo but Po just gets out of the way.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Po throws a combination. Gormsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gormsson misses with a straight left.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Gormsson had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Gormsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gormsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gormsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po.
Harald Gormsson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a hook but Gormsson blocks it.
Gormsson misses with a head kick.
Po swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Po on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gormsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po's corner calls for a 1-2. Po obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Gormsson misses.
Po looks to land a combination but Gormsson avoids it well.
Gormsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po 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.
A punch lands to the side of Gormsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses.
Po appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gormsson misses with a body kick.
Po scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gormsson dips to his left and cracks Po with an uppercut!
Po misses with an uppercut. Gormsson saw that one coming.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tong Po will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harald Gormsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Gormsson gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gormsson tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Po is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gormsson buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gormsson!! Gormsson is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Po throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po! Tong Po retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tong Po thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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