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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 23101 p4p, 22876 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 159 p4p, 150 weight class). Kronos Doomsday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a head kick but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Doomsday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie cracks Doomsday with an open hand slap.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Gracie lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Doomsday has moved into half guard.
Doomsday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doomsday is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Doomsday controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doomsday pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Doomsday has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 1786 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Gareth Keenan (ranked 192 p4p, 115 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nuri Jafar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nuri Jafar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Jafar shoots in and bounces Keenan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Jafar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jafar stands up and waves to Keenan to follow him.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan delivers a nice body kick.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Jab from Keenan.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Keenan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Jafar backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jafar 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar walks into a jab.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keenan takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Keenan's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Jafar swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jafar with a body shot.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar drives through and clinches with Keenan against the cage.
Keenan tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Keenan misses.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Jafar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar blocks the body kick.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Keenan lands the left hand.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jafar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keenan thows a leg kick but Jafar checks it
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Jafar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands.
Jafar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Jafar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jafar is able to avoid easily.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan throws a leg kick
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Keenan 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.
Jafar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a huge left! Jafar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Keenan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jafar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Keenan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan!
In his post fight interview, Gareth Keenan gave a big smile as he said 'I believe this is over now.'.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McLaughlin (ranked 483 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 63 p4p, 114 weight class). Ivan Volkov 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkov.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away.
McLaughlin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
McLaughlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin postures up.
Volkov wants to sweep here but McLaughlin controlling him for the moment.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLaughlin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
McLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing McLaughlin from controlling successfully.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLaughlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
McLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
McLaughlin stuffs the takedown.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLaughlin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLaughlin wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov stalling.
McLaughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
Volkov trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
McLaughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
McLaughlin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but McLaughlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLaughlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volkov is pulling down on McLaughlin's head to control his posture.
McLaughlin preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLaughlin won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
McLaughlin wants to get up but he can't break Volkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov is looking for a triangle here but McLaughlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLaughlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLaughlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov tries for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away easily
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaughlin but McLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov tries for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away easily
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and McLaughlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin 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.
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!
Volkov scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volkov scores with a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
Volkov trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLaughlin pulls Volkov in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin trying to control the position.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin is controlling Volkov's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but McLaughlin blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McLaughlin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Volkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McLaughlin after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking for a takedown.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McLaughlin.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov with a poor takedown
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ira Wright (ranked 742 p4p, 647 weight class) and Porthos Knox (ranked 120 p4p, 102 weight class). Knox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Step Closer | Linkin Park. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
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Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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 35 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox 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.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Knox misses.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox has managed to clinch.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Wright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox connects with the punch.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Knox cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright staying out of range there.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a three punch combo!
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Wright tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
A left lands for Knox.
Wright throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright misses with a hook.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Wright takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Wright is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Wright looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright misses with the body kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox avoids the body shot from Wright.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
A big right from Wright misses.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Knox.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as Knox tries to tie him up.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Knox moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wright.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Wright sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
Knox catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries to land a body kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Wright tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Donk. Wright catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox lands a head shot.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ira Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox avoids the body shot from Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWright.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Porthos Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 923 p4p, 935 weight class) and Tank Ispa (ranked 132 p4p, 134 weight class). Holmes Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Damage. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tank Ispa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa tries to clinch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ispa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ispa is defended easily by Holmes Jr.
Ispa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ispa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ispa working away.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Holmes Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ispa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holmes Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ispa is pressing down on Holmes Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holmes Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ispa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ispa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ispa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is looking for a triangle but Holmes Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ispa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ispa working a defensive guard here.
Ispa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes Jr advances to half guard.
Ispa is not content to let Holmes Jr control the position.
Ispa trying to get back to full guard but Holmes Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes Jr goes for an armbar but Ispa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ispa.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position.
Ispa passes Holmes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ispa seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa is working for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Ispa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holmes Jr controlling the position well.
Ispa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Holmes Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Holmes Jr lands but Ispa takes it in his stride.
Holmes Jr tries to land a leg kick but Ispa saw it coming and moves away.
Ispa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ispa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ispa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ispa throws a low kick but Holmes Jr avoids it.
Ispa connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Ispa tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Ispa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
Ispa throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Ispa throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa drives through and clinches with Holmes Jr against the cage.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Ispa pushes off an throws an elbow but Holmes Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmes Jr pushes Ispa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ispa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ispa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes Jr.
Ispa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ispa uses his free foot to push down on Holmes Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ispa uses his free foot to push down on Holmes Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holmes Jr.
Ispa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ispa.
Holmes Jr tries to lock up and control but Ispa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ispa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holmes Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ispa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holmes Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holmes Jr and Ispa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holmes Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Ispa trying to control the action but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to maintain the position but Ispa is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.
Ispa looking to pass the guard.
Ispa trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
Ispa won't allow Holmes Jr to sweep him here.
Ispa is posturing up here but Holmes Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ispa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ispa has to tap! Slick submission there by Holmes Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemellus Axius (ranked 791 p4p, 336 weight class) and Ameri Can (ranked 93 p4p, 44 weight class). Axius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feed the Machine. Can has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gemellus Axius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axius tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Can misses with a head kick.
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Can.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Can misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Can's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can is trying to stall.
Axius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Can takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Axius.
Can takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Axius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Can. That one must have hurt.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Can counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Axius's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Axius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Can throws a leg kick but Axius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Can lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axius's sensitive parts.
Can with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a low kick, right behind Can 's knee.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Axius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius with a nice calf kick.
Can takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Can looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Can avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Can throws a sloppy head kick
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Can steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axius. That one must have hurt.
Can takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Can comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Axius staying out of range there.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Axius had a free shot at his head there.
Can walks forward, straight into a front kick from Axius.
Axius scores with a head kick.
Can throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
Axius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Axius misses with a kick to the body.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Axius clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
A short right from Axius.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can misses with an elbow over the top.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius avoids a wild elbow strike from Can.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can lands a right hand.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius keeps control of Can as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can scores with a jab to the jaw.
Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Can checks a leg kick nicely.
Axius tries to clinch but Can is having none of it.
Can moves away from the strike by Axius.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axius under the eye.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axius moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius working aggressively here.
Can tries to break free but Axius pushes him back against the cage.
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can swings away with a body shot that misses
and Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Can scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Axius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axius.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Axius misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Can releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Can stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can walks into a stiff left hand from Axius.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Can. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Can.
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!
Can misses with a looping right.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Axius had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Can lands a body shot.
Axius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axius scores with a spinning back kick!
Can lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Axius backs up against the cage.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius throws a push kick but Can slaps the foot to one side.
Can takes one to the chin there.
Axius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
 Can is rocked!
Axius throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
Can shapes to counter with a head kick.
Axius scores with a hook.
Can is still on wobbly legs! Can Axius finish him?
Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Can.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius throws a low kick but Can moves out of range easily.
Can lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axius takes a step back to recover.
Can on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Can.
Can throws a head kick that misses.
Axius gets a clinch.
Axius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Can wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axius has him pressed against the cage.
Can working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action.
Can misses with an elbow strike.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Can tries to break the clinch but Axius is controlling the position.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Can wants to stall.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Can is trying to break the clinch but Axius is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with some punches.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemellus Axius dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Can looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Axius scores with a decent looking hook.
Axius slips under a jab from Can.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Axius blocks the body kick.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Can scores with a jab.
Axius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Axius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Can misses
and Axius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Axius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Axius misses.
As Axius backs off Can throws a huge counter combo but Axius manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Can swinging wildly here.
Can moves out of range of the body kick from Axius.
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Can's head but Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Can throws a low kick but Axius moves out of range easily.
Can throws a leg kick
and Axius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Can throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Can gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Axius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Can.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Axius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Can connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axius momentarily.
Axius delivers a nice body kick.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius lands with a cross.
Can circles away from the clinch attempt.
Can misses with a left hand
letting Axius counter with a right hand.
Can pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Can is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius throws a series of punches but Can moves out of range.
Axius scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Axius does it's job there.
Can throws a body kick that misses
and Axius counters with a nice body kick.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Axius both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Can swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Axius lands a jab.
Can takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with an inside leg kick.
Axius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axius 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!
A relieved looking Gemellus Axius 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 167 p4p, 199 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 26 p4p, 32 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes into the arena with Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum blaring out of the sound system. Elvis Presley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Presley cracks MacArthur Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Presley. Presley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Presley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Presley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Presley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Presley blocks a low kick nicely.
Presley moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Presley back to the cage. MacArthur Ii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Presley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Presley scores with a spinning back kick!
MacArthur Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Presley thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Presley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
Presley throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Presley.
Presley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Presley checks the leg kick.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
Presley throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacArthur Ii is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Presley moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Presley thumps MacArthur Ii with a low kick.
Presley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Presley avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Presley digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
Presley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur Ii at a distance.
Presley scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Presley.
Presley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
MacArthur Ii scores with a spinning back kick!
Presley misses the jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Presley.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Presley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
Presley throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Ii sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii is predictable there
and Presley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Presley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab and a cross from Presley.
Presley throws a head kick that misses.
Presley moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
Presley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a wild body kick that Presley sees coming a mile off.
Presley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii lands a head kick. Presley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MacArthur Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Presley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from MacArthur Ii misses.
Presley connects with a body shot that sends MacArthur Ii's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Presley avoids the punch easily.
Presley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Presley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Presley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Ii tries to move into range but Presley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
Presley blocks a head kick by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Presley.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Presley lands the left hand.
Presley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Presley.
Presley looks to land a body kick but MacArthur Ii moved away.
It appears MacArthur Ii was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Presley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Presley does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii misses with a leg kick.
Presley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Presley looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Presley checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Presley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Presley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
MacArthur Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Presley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Presley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii stuns Presley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Presley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Presley blocks a low kick nicely.
Presley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Presley tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Presley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Presley.
MacArthur Ii jabs Presley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Presley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight left.
Presley throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Presley throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Presley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - MacArthur Ii coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Presley.
Presley swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a body kick that stops Presley in his tracks momentarily.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Presley momentarily.
Presley avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Presley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Presley scores with a head kick. MacArthur Ii tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacArthur Ii's hands.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
Presley moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Presley jabs at MacArthur Ii's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley connects with a nice looking jab.
Presley tries to land a body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Presley.
Presley looks to throw a body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Presley throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Presley misses with a looping left.
Presley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Presley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Presley swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
Presley feints a counter leg kick.
Presley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Presley is out of range.
Presley throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii feints and then cracks Presley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Presley down.
MacArthur Ii catches Presley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Presley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Presley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Presley slips under a jab.
As MacArthur Ii backs off Presley throws a huge counter combo but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it all.
MacArthur Ii walks into a left hand.
Presley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Presley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Presley throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body. Presley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Presley staying out of range there.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Presley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick from Presley.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Presley throws a body kick.
Presley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick nicely.
MacArthur Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Presley. That snapped MacArthur Ii's head back.
Presley misses with a kick to the body.
Presley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Presley.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Presley takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
Presley scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Presley takes one to the side of the head.
Presley throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
Presley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Presley connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii keeps Presley at a distance using the push kick.
Presley misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Presley 's knee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Presley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Presley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Presley slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Presley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacArthur Ii has got the better of the exchanges.
Presley misses with an uppercut.
Presley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Presley is able to avoid easily.
Presley throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Presley lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick which misses Presley's front leg but catches the back leg as Presley tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Presley as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley walks into a jab.
Presley lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacArthur Ii will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
Presley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Presley throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Presley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Presley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Presley walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
Presley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Presley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
Presley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping left.
Presley connects with a single shot there.
Presley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Presley.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Ii. That snapped Presley's head back.
Presley 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.
Presley looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Presley is out of range and MacArthur Ii settles back down.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii cracks a nice hook into Presley's ribs.
Elvis Presley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Presley moves out of range as MacArthur Ii strikes.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Ii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Presley.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Presley down.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Presley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Presley throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Ii sees coming a mile off.
Presley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Presley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Presley misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Presley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Presley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
Presley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
Presley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Presley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Presley scores with a spinning back kick!
Presley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Presley throws a body kick that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Presley. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Presley lands with a cross.
Presley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Presley.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
MacArthur Ii scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur Ii as he connects with a hook.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Presley throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Presley does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Presley.
MacArthur Ii tests Presley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a body kick
and Presley counters with a body kick that stops MacArthur Ii in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Presley misses with a series of wild punches.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Presley tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur Ii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Presley walks into a jab.
MacArthur Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacArthur Ii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Presley tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment (ranked 330 p4p, 361 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 43 p4p, 46 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 22 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Experiment didn't see that one coming.
Experiment throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekaku counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Experiment did well to prevent Ekaku getting side control.
Ekaku stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku is keen to just control but Experiment is a slippery customer.
Ekaku is pressing down on Experiment's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment is holding on for now.
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Experiment defends it well.
Ekaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Experiment knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Experiment is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Experiment controlling the position for now.
Experiment is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku tests Experiment's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku cracks Experiment with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Experiment takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Experiment takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku jabs Experiment right on the nose. Experiment blinks but takes it well.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Experiment circles away.
Experiment tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ekaku avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Experiment slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Experiment was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Experiment moves into the clinch.
Experiment is working Ekaku over against the cage.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Ekaku dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiments head.
Experiment manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Hiroshi Ekaku has been cut.
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!
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
As Ekaku backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment closes the distance but Ekaku moves to the side
and Ekaku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Experiment's guard.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment pulls Ekaku in to control the position.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Ekaku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Experiment looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ekaku gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Experiment is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ekaku lets go of the hold and Experiment can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Finnish Experiment spoke after the fight, saying 'This was my last fight. Skills decling and chin gone. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juraj Divisek (ranked 422 p4p, 292 weight class) and Maverick Syndal (ranked 63 p4p, 49 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juraj Divisek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisek scores with a jab. Syndal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick from Divisek.
Syndal blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Syndal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Divisek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Divisek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Divisek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal 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.
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Divisek.
Divisek connects with a leg kick.
Syndal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
Syndal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
Divisek slips under a jab from Syndal.
Divisek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal throws a jab when Divisek was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
Divisek lands with an overhand left.
Divisek doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Syndal takes one to the chin there.
Divisek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syndal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Syndal.
Syndal throws a good cross that connects.
Divisek throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Divisek lands a two punch combo.
Syndal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Divisek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Syndal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.
Divisek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Divisek wants to clinch.
Divisek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
Syndal drops Divisek with a beautiful combination! Divisek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Syndal is looking for the KO!
Divisek is rocked!
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Divisek's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Divisek.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Divisek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Divisek. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Divisek staying out of range there.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Syndal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syndal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek is looking to score with low kicks.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Divisek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Divisek moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
Syndal checks a leg kick nicely.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Syndal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek slips under a jab from Syndal.
Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Syndal's belly button to the back.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek lands with a good body shot.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Divisek is looking to chop away at Syndal's legs.
Divisek defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Divisek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Divisek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Divisek lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal misses with a low kick.
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
Divisek throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Juraj Divisek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divisek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Divisek walks into a jab.
Syndal throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Divisek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Divisek moved out of range.
Divisek staying out of range there.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Divisek doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek lands a nice hook to Syndal's body. Syndal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Syndal throws out a leg kick but Divisek moves out of range and Syndal only half commits.
Divisek tries to work over Syndal's front leg with a kick but Syndal checks it.
Syndal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek feints and then cracks Syndal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syndal down.
Syndal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Syndal 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.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Syndal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Divisek motions for Syndal to come forward. Divisek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Divisek with a nice cross.
Divisek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Divisek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Divisek takes one to the chin there.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Syndal.
Divisek jabs Syndal right on the nose. Syndal blinks but takes it well.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divisek.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Syndal.
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Divisek moved away.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
Syndal scores with a hook.
Syndal throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Syndal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Divisek. That's going to slow Syndal down.
Divisek throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Syndal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Divisek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Divisek.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Divisek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syndal's hands.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Divisek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Divisek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Divisek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Divisek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Divisek defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Syndal avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Divisek's head.
A short right from Syndal.
Syndal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syndal.
Divisek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek landing knees to the head.
It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Divisek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Syndal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee is keeping an eye on Divisek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal'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. This is the final round!
Divisek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Divisek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Divisek tests Syndal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Divisek digs a good hook to Syndal's body.
Divisek slips a jab and a cross from Syndal.
Syndal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.
Divisek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Divisek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Divisek scores with a jab.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick.
Divisek throws a leg kick but Syndal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Divisek lands.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Syndal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Syndal lunges at Divisek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divisek's hand.
Nice defenses there by Divisek.
Divisek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syndal looks to land a combination but Divisek avoids it well.
Syndal throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Divisek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Divisek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divisek throws out the jab.
Divisek with a hook.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Divisek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Syndal is out of range.
Divisek slips a straight right by Syndal.
Divisek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek moves out of range as Syndal strikes.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Divisek saw that one coming.
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!
Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Syndal's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Divisek. That snapped Syndal's head back.
Syndal throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Divisek.
Divisek swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndal throws a low kick but Divisek avoids it.
Divisek jabs Syndal right on the nose. Syndal blinks but takes it well.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Syndal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Divisek finds it's target.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal walks into a stiff left hand from Divisek.
Divisek works Syndal's body with a nice hook.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divisek.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek lands with an overhand left.
Syndal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divisek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syndal lands with a nice body punch.
Syndal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Divisek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Divisek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal swinging wildly here.
Syndal 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.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Divisek 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Our winner, Juraj Divisek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 348 p4p, 83 weight class) and Sasha Beliy (ranked 39 p4p, 11 weight class). Hero comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Beliy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Havana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dollar Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasha Beliy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beliy is out of range.
And Beliy responds with a good body kick, but Hero manages to step out the way in time.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Hero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beliy counters with a good, hard body kick but Hero shrugs it off.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Beliy counters with a body kick.
Beliy blocks a jab.
Beliy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beliy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but Beliy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beliy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beliy connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Beliy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero avoids the head kick by Beliy.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a leg kick but Beliy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Beliy moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero throws a big counter combination but Beliy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Hero cracks Beliy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beliy wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero connects with a nice looking jab.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Beliy slips a jab from Hero.
Beliy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero lands a nice looking body kick.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Hero.
Hero misses with a hook.
It seemed like Beliy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beliy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
As Hero backs off Beliy throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.
Beliy is looking to land body kicks.
Hero cracks a nice hook into Beliy's ribs.
Beliy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hero rather than just go for the knockout.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Hero.
Beliy throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
Beliy misses with a wild combination.
Hero with a nice calf kick.
Hero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beliy.
Beliy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beliy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Beliy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Beliy counters with a crisp one two that drops Hero! Beliy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hero to his feet! Hero is in big trouble!
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beliy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero misses with a double jab.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Beliy counters with a good low kick that Hero was not able to check.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Beliy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero tests Beliy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beliy misses with a leg kick
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Beliy misses with a leg kick.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Beliy's head back.
Beliy scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dollar Hero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Beliy counters with a nice body shot.
Hero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beliy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beliy slips under a jab from Hero.
Dollar Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Beliy avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beliy staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Beliy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Beliy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Beliy.
Hero fails with the takedown.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero lands a glancing blow to the side of Beliy's head.
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Beliy sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beliy throws a counter combo.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Beliy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beliy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beliy misses with a kick to the body.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beliy sprawls well. Beliy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Beliy misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Good leg kick by Hero.
Beliy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beliy dodges the punch combination from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a hook but Beliy blocks it.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Beliy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hero misses the jab.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Beliy off the cage and back into range.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero thuds a left hand into Beliy's body.
Beliy dodges the punch combination from Hero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy slips a jab from Hero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beliy! But no joy.
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Beliy seems unphased.
Hero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beliy. That did some damage!
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beliy checks it well.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beliy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beliy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Beliy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hero blocks it well.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beliy can do to turn this around?
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dollar Hero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beliy slips under a jab.
Beliy loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Beliy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beliy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero misses with a looping right.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Beliy moves away and avoids it.
Beliy is looking for the big counter here.
Beliy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hero is looking to slow Beliy down with leg kicks.
Beliy lands a big head kick that sends Hero tumbling to the mat! Beliy takes a step backwards and waves Hero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dollar Hero has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beliy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hero as he connects with a hook.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Beliy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hero is rocked!
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beliy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beliy cracks Hero with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hero looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beliy finish him?
Oh Hero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beliy seems to be stalking Hero here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hero drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sasha Beliy!
As Sasha Beliy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sorry Alex......'.
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
74% |
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