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SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spurgu Nator (ranked 2078 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Maki Tantor (ranked 293 p4p, 371 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spurgu Nator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nator looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Nator misses with a combination
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nator tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nator misses with a body shot.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Nator throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Nator takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 head kick from Nator lands but Tantor takes it in his stride.
Nator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nator misses.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nator misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor cracks Nator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spurgu Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nator. Nator obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nator moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nator throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nator throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Nator avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nator misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Nator.
The crowd cheers as Nator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Nator lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
Nator looks to throw a body kick
and Nator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nator blocks a leg kick.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Nator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nator had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Nator looks to land a combination. Tantor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nator throws a combination that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nator lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nator lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tantor takes a step back to recover.
Nator jabs at Tantor's body.
Nator moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Nator.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nator.
Nator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nator with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Nator connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Nator.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nator.
Nator blocks a jab.
Nator misses with a wild combination.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Nator.
Nator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nator throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Nator throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Nator didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nator.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Nator avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spurgu Nator dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nator throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nator is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nator.
Nator scores with a push kick.
Nator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nator swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spurgu Nator is winning the standup battle so far.
Nator takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Nator misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Nator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nator throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor moves forwards but Nator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nator scores with a hook.
Nator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nator.
Nator moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Nator.
Nator swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Nator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nator misses with a head kick.
Nator scores with a jab.
Nator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nator throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nator with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Nator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tantor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nator has got the better of the exchanges.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Nator.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nator.
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nator throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Nator 's knee.
Nator misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor misses with a hook
enabling Nator to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Nator.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Nator's head but Nator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nator thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Nator misses.
A left lands for Tantor.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nator throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Nator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nator ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Nator tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nator misses with a kick to the body
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nator throws a head kick that misses
and Nator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nator tries a head kick but it misses.
Nator throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
As Nator backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Nator manages to avoid it all.
Nator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nator tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way.
Nator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Nator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Nator steps away.
Nator thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Nator 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tests Nator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nator looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nator with a body shot.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Nator saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maki Tantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nator lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
Nator walks into a left hand.
Oooooh!!! Tantor has knocked Nator down with a huge combo! Tantor steps away and waves a wobbly Nator back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Nator is rocked!
 It looks like Spurgu Nator has been cut.
Nator misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a crisp right that sends Nator to the canvas! Tantor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malachi Lawrence (ranked 2041 p4p, 1697 weight class) and Eddie Kekoa (ranked 285 p4p, 243 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malachi Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Kekoa!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence moves out of range as Kekoa strikes.
Kekoa misses with a body shot.
Kekoa throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kekoa as he connects with a hook.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kekoa connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
Kekoa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kekoa. That's going to slow Lawrence down.
Kekoa throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence tries to counter with a takedown but Kekoa is quick to defend against it.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
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!
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kekoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
A slow jab from Kekoa misses its intended target.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kekoa throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kekoa with a hook.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Jab, jab by Kekoa - just one landing.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kekoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lawrence takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Kekoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
Lawrence changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekoa manages to avoid it.
Kekoa throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kekoa misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kekoa, as that shot connected.
Lawrence swings for the body but Kekoa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekoa! But no joy.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kekoa lands a jab to Lawrence's midsection.
Kekoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Lawrence feinted with a counter takedown.
Kekoa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Kekoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown. Kekoa fights it but they end up in guard.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Kekoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekoa is retaining full guard.
Kekoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence is fighting to break Kekoa's control of his arms but Kekoa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence pushes down on Kekoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Kekoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kekoa trying to control but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Kekoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Kekoa dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kekoa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kekoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Kekoa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kekoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Kekoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kekoa scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekoa swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence tries to counter with a takedown but Kekoa is quick to defend against it.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
A quick step to the side and Lawrence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kekoa scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kekoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kekoa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kekoa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kekoa!
Kekoa bucks up and tries to throw Lawrence off but instead Lawrence has got his back!
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!
Kekoa trying to control the hands but Lawrence won't let him.
Lawrence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kekoa just trying to survive but Lawrence is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lawrence looking for the RNC.
Lawrence loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kekoa hold on?
Lawrence has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kekoa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lawrence's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa trying to control the hands but Lawrence won't let him.
Kekoa avoids the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence is striking from the back but Kekoa escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Kekoa has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekoa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kekoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Kekoa is working away.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kekoa trying to hold on to Lawrence's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
Malachi Lawrence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawrence is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kekoa is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kekoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kekoa tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kekoa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kekoa connects with a looping right hand.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawrence was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lawrence in side control, throwing shots but Kekoa defends.
Lawrence in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kekoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Kekoa wants to stand up but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Lawrence wants to control but Kekoa passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to improve his position.
Kekoa working away.
Lawrence is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Kekoa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face as Kekoa controls the position.
Lawrence is trying to control Kekoa's posture but Kekoa avoids it.
Lawrence is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kekoa wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his arm.
Lawrence manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lawrence trying to control the action but Kekoa is working from the bottom.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Kekoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Malachi Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throwing shots but Kekoa is blocking nicely.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kekoa trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kekoa to regain full guard.
Kekoa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekoa is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence postures up and lands a big shot to Kekoa's brow.
Kekoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawrence.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kekoa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Kekoa!
Eddie Kekoa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Erwin (ranked 1131 p4p, 1028 weight class) and Peter Smart (ranked 163 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Smart!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Erwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart misses with a hook.
Erwin misses with a leg kick
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
Erwin throws out a powerful jab.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Smart misses.
Smart cracks Erwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Smart has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smart staying out of range there.
Smart clinches.
Smart working aggressively here.
Erwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smart content to stall in guard here.
Erwin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Erwin is tightening it up a little... Smart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Erwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 1805 p4p, 3484 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 256 p4p, 448 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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurminen finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
McDonald tries to clinch but Nurminen is having none of it.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Nurminen's knee but Nurminen avoids it well.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen scores with a nice head shot.
Nurminen connects with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurminen pinned against the cage. Nurminen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurminen drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurminen punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurminen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurminen.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurminen uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurminen looks up at the clock and then as McDonald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurminen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurminen working the head with strikes.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nurminen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald trying to hold on to Nurminen's head to control him but Nurminen postures up.
McDonald tries to roll over but Nurminen keeps him under control.
Nurminen is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to roll over but Nurminen keeps him under control.
McDonald moves into full guard.
Nurminen scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurminen's guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Nurminen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Nurminen defends easily.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Nurminen pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurminen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nurminen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Nurminen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Nurminen punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurminen.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurminen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Nurminen pushes his legs off easily.
Nurminen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurminen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurminen cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Nurminen defends easily.
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurminen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurminen works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurminen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen working some strikes from top position.
Nurminen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nurminen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald pulls down on the head and he's put Nurminen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
David McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 817 p4p, 1319 weight class) and Teuvo Turunen (ranked 122 p4p, 193 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teuvo Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a hook but Turunen avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turunen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Turunen counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Silva.
Turunen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but Turunen slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turunen is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva working the ground and pound but Turunen is defending the strikes.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Turunen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Turunen defends.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turunen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Turunen's head but Turunen avoids it well.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turunen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Turunen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva throwing strikes but Turunen recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turunen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turunen defending well though.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Turunen has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turunen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Turunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turunen wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turunen has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Turunen is keeping him busy.
Silva thows a huge punch but Turunen dodges it nicely.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turunen defending well though.
Silva looks to land a strike but Turunen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Turunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Silva.
Turunen tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turunen pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Turunen sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Turunen.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Turunen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turunen avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turunen thinks about the counter body kick.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Turunen sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turunen sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turunen misses with a looping right.
Turunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Turunen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turunen.
It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Turunen. Those never looked like landing.
Turunen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but Turunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turunen can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Turunen leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Turunen's shoulder, as Turunen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Turunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen lands the left hand.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turunen.
Turunen cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at Turunen's ribcage but misses.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turunen throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Turunen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turunen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Turunen.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva postures up in Turunen's guard and throws a big left but Turunen blocks it.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Turunen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Turunen!
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva controls Turunen momentarily but Turunen frees himself.
Turunen wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teuvo Turunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manuel Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turunen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turunen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turunen connects with a nice looking jab.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turunen is avoiding damage well.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turunen's legs.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Turunen's head but Turunen avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen taking punishment in the form of punches.
 Turunen is rocked!
A big shot lands for Silva! That's hurt Turunen! Will he recover? Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
A relieved looking Manuel Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Ghouti (ranked 672 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 98 p4p, 164 weight class). Ghouti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DAM - JASADIK-HOM. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Al Ghouti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
Ghouti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kneereaper missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghouti darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.
Kneereaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ghouti uses from the top position.
Kneereaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily.
Ghouti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti continues to stall.
Kneereaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghouti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghouti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghouti is pushing down on Kneereaper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kneereaper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghouti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Kneereaper defends it.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
Ghouti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kneereaper wants to improve his position but Ghouti is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ghouti wants to pass the guard but Kneereaper is defending well.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghouti lands strikes from half guard.
Kneereaper is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Ghouti has control of the leg.
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ghouti connects with a nice short shot to Kneereaper's temple.
Ghouti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ghouti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kneereaper is pressing down on Ghouti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghouti defends well.
Ghouti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily.
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti stays in close to Kneereaper's body and controls the position.
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily.
Kneereaper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ghouti rolls with it to try and escape but Kneereaper cranks on the arm and Ghouti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twisty Kneereaper!
During a confident post fight interview, Twisty Kneereaper 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winn (ranked 965 p4p, 855 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 144 p4p, 127 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Aly Intro RUN! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Winn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Winn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Winn's head but Winn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winn has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winn as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Winn misses the target.
Winn misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
letting Winn counter with a right hand.
Winn throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winn jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Winn throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Winn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winn throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Winn misses with a straight left.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winn pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Winn misses with a punch to the body.
Winn misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov works on Winn's body with a couple of short punches.
Winn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Winn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
Winn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winn.
Winn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jerome Winn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winn.
Magomedov jumps guard but Winn stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Winn avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Winn's head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Winn prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Winn lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Winn blocks it.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Winn tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winn misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winn misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Winn blocks it.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winn throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Winn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winn lands a body punch.
Winn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
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 Jerome Winn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winn doesn't seem bothered though.
Winn misses with a double jab
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Winn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winn counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Winn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Winn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Winn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Winn goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Winn controls the action.
Winn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winn struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Winn.
Winn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winn gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winn has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winn.
Winn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Winn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jerome Winn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov tries to work over Winn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winn.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Winn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winn.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winn or not.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Winn lands a shot to the body.
Winn lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov jumps guard but Winn stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winn tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winn cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Winn gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winn blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winn.
Winn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Winn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winn has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Winn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winn to keep the fight standing.
Jerome Winn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Winn blocks it.
Winn struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov tries to work over Winn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winn has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerome Winn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Winn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Winn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Winn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
No joy there for Winn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winn throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winn rather than just go for the knockout.
Winn takes the fight into the clinch.
Winn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winn misses with some punches.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Winn throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winn prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Winn.
Winn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winn prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Winn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winn misses with a punch on the inside.
Winn stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jerome Winn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winn lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A short left from Winn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Winn.
Winn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winn working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winn misses with some punches.
Magomedov pushes Winn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn misses with the head strike.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winn throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winn smiles and moves away.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Winn's head but Winn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Winn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Winn sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winn.
Winn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov jabs at Winn's body.
Winn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winn misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Winn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
Winn misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Winn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Winn's shoulder, as Winn tries to avoid the shot.
Winn looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Winn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jerome Winn is winning the standup battle so far.
Winn wants to clinch.
Winn avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Winn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Winn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winn 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerome Winn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jerome Winn made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brawler (ranked 255 p4p, 353 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 33 p4p, 55 weight class). Kruschev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Brawler's leg but Brawler calmly moves out of range.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev moved away.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Brawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschev's sensitive parts.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Brawler blocks the low kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Brawler avoids it.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev 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.
Brawler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Brawler moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brawler.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Brawler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Brawler lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Brawler moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Brawler.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev throws a shot to the body.
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brawler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Brawler checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Brawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Brawler off balance momentarily.
Brawler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Brawler throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brawler. That did some damage!
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Brawler moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Brawler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Brawler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler works the jab nicely.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev scores with a head kick. Brawler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brawler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brawler takes a step back to recover.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Brawler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brawler in his tracks.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Brawler misses its target.
Brawler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Donk. Brawler catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Kruschev checks a leg kick nicely.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Brawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Brawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brawler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev just manages to avoid it.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brawler.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brawler misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brawler tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brawler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brawler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brawler, as that shot connected.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Brawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Brawler moved away.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev dodges the punch combination from Brawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruschev avoided it.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Brawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev stuns Brawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
Brawler looks to land a body kick but Kruschev moved away.
Jab by Brawler.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Brawler 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.
Brawler throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brawler takes one to the chin there.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brawler.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brawler.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Brawler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Brawler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brawler.
Brawler slips a jab from Kruschev.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Brawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Brawler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brawler throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brawler connects with a leg kick.
Brawler tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev punishes Brawler's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Brawler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Brawler misses the jab.
Brawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Brawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brawler down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brawler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Brawler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Brawler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Brawler lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Brawler's legs.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Jab by Brawler.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brawler is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Brawler.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev counters with a body kick.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Brawler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brawler connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brawler dominated that second round.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brawler.
Brawler cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Brawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A quick step to the side and Brawler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruschev moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
Kruschev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Brawler checks a low kick from Kruschev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Brawler defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Brawler misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruschev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Brawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Brawler works the jab nicely.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brawler throws a body kick that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good low kick that Brawler was not able to check.
Brawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brawler connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Brawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brawler. That did some damage!
Brawler throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brawler.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brawler.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Brawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Brawler wants to land a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with a good jab.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brawler's sensitive parts.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Brawler moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Brawler moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brawler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
An inside leg kick from Brawler misses.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Brawler catches Kruschev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Brawler's head.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brawler. That's going to slow Kruschev down.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Brawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Brawler tries to avoid it.
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wally Kruschev.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Brawler!
Bobby Brawler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 275 p4p, 276 weight class) and First Fist (ranked 37 p4p, 38 weight class). Fist has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Fist.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
We've been informed that Fist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Fist throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Fist lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.
Fist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaile's head.
Fist throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist closes the distance and clinches.
Fist lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fist connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Fist backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile clinches.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Fist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fist lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
Fist misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaile.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Fist tries to clinch there but Bizihwaile circles away.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Fist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Fist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fist misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
First Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Bizihwaile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
Bizihwaile seems to have got his legs back now.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a big counter combination but Fist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist cracks Bizihwaile with a good jab.
Fist misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist has Bizihwaile up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Fist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist scores with a jab.
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaile slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the temple. Fist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fist has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaile in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile is trying to push Fist away but Fist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Fist 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Fist.
Fist misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses its target.
Fist tries to clinch
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist tries to clinch up but Bizihwaile circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Fist tries to clinch but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Fist with a hook.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist tries to bum rush Bizihwaile with a series of wild strikes but Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a left to the body.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
First Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist scores with a jab to the head.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Fist.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaile at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist staying out of range there.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Bizihwaile's defenses.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Fist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile with a nice cross.
Fist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fist with a jab.
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
First Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fist 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
First Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bangin (ranked 34 p4p, 457 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 7 p4p, 71 weight class). Bronco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite . Izzy Bangin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin cracks Bronco with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronco checks it well.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronco looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws a low kick but Bronco moves out of range easily.
Bronco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronco missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Bronco avoids it.
Bronco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Bronco saw that one coming.
Bangin lands a jab.
Bronco walks into a left hand.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bronco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bronco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Bangin thows a leg kick but Bronco checks it
and Bronco counters with a right hand to the body.
Bangin throws a hook but Bronco blocks it.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin connects with a right hand. Bronco shakes it off.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronco checks a low kick from Bangin.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Bronco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bangin misses with a body punch
and Bronco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronco lands a jab to the head.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Bangin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin cracks Bronco with an open hand slap.
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronco on the side of the head.
Bangin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Bangin lands with a hook. Bronco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin.
Bangin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Bronco seems unphased.
Bangin thows a body kick. Bronco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronco thuds his right hand into Bangin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bangin throws an off balance right hand
and Bronco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bronco misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin misses with a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronco shoots in and drives through. Bangin sprawls well.
Bronco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin throws a jab when Bronco was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin cracks Bronco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bronco slips a jab from Bangin.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
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.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronco is out of range and Bangin settles back down.
Bangin motions for Bronco to come forward. Bangin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronco has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Bangin throws a low kick but Bronco avoids it.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronco.
Bangin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bronco counter with a right hand.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronco can do to turn this around?
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronco's sensitive parts.
Bronco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bangin. Bangin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bangin tries to move into range but Bronco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco checks the leg kick.
Bronco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Bronco ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronco misses.
Bangin pushes Bronco away with a front kick.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronco's sensitive parts.
Bronco throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bronco slips a straight right by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bronco in his tracks.
Bangin lands an overhand right.
Bronco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Bronco is out of range.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronco doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but Bronco saw it coming and moves away.
Bronco ducks right into an uppercut from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Bangin misses with a low kick as Bronco jumps back.
Bronco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronco moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronco's sensitive parts.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronco.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.
Bangin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Bangin.
Bangin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bangin slips a jab from Bronco.
Bronco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronco.
Bangin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bronco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Bronco moves away and avoids it.
Bronco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bangin finds it's way through Bronco's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Bronco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bronco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bangin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin misses with a body punch
and Bronco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Bronco saw that one coming.
Bronco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bangin with a body shot.
Bangin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bronco will feel that in the morning.
Bangin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Bangin backs off Bronco throws a huge counter combo but Bangin manages to avoid it all.
Bangin lands with a kick to the temple. Bronco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bronco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronco moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Bangin cracks Bronco with an open hand slap.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin throws a wild body kick that Bronco sees coming a mile off.
Bronco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
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.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bangin sizes up Bronco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bronco throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Bronco saw that one coming.
Bangin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronco moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronco blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bangin lands with a cross.
Bronco throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Bronco's legs.
Bronco takes one on the button.
Bangin cracks Bronco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronco throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Bronco seems unphased.
Bangin thumps Bronco with a low kick.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangin sets himself, and Bronco steps forward looking for the clinch! Bangin avoids it this time.
Bronco wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronco! But no joy.
Bronco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangin misses the jab.
It seemed like Bronco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bangin lands a nice shot that snaps Bronco's head back.
Bangin misses with a shot to the body
and Bronco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.
Bronco lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco lands a jab to the head.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronco's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Bangin misses.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Bronco moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Bangin.
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronco dips to his left and cracks Bangin with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Bangin.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Bronco.
Bangin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronco throws a right and a left that Bangin avoids nicely.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronco checks the leg kick.
Bronco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Bangin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronco cracks Bangin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bangin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bangin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Bronco does no damage.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Bronco saw that one coming.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronco tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Bangin throws a leg kick but Bronco moved away.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bronco takes one to the side of the head.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Bronco moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bronco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Bronco catches Bangin right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.
Bronco throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Bangin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bangin backs off Bronco throws a huge counter combo but Bangin manages to avoid it all.
Nice cross by Bangin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin clobbers Bronco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronco staying out of range there.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronco! But no joy.
Bangin with a jab.
Bronco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bangin throws a solid leg kick but Bronco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangin.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin scores with a nice strike.
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangin stuns Bronco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bangin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bronco if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
It seemed like Bronco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bangin defends it well.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronco scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Bronco misses the target.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Bronco off balance momentarily.
Bangin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin thumps Bronco with a low kick.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin keeps Bronco at a distance using the push kick.
Bangin throws the left hand but Bronco avoids the punch easily.
Bronco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronco misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a nice body kick.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Bronco saw that one coming.
Bronco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Bronco with the counter takedown but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin lands the left hand.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a left and a right that stings Bangin.
Bangin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronco.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Bangin lands a jab to Bronco's midsection.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronco throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Bronco moved out of range.
Bronco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronco throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bronco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bronco.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronco on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin had his way with Johnny Bronco in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bangin slips under a jab from Bronco.
Bronco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bangin digs a good hook to Bronco's body.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Bangin finds it's way through Bronco's defenses.
Bronco throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at Bronco's knee but Bronco avoids it well.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bronco.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bangin scores with a nice strike.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bronco throws a right hand that Bangin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangin also avoids with ease.
Bangin 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.
Bangin throws a big shot that misses.
Bronco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Bangin throws a right hand that misses
and Bronco counters with a three punch combo that has Bangin backing up. Bangin nods at Bronco to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Bronco as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bangin.
Bronco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bangin lands a jab.
Nice body kick there by Bangin.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Bronco's leg. Bronco is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Bangin misses
and Bronco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin misses with a head kick.
Bronco digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronco.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bangin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bronco blocks a leg kick.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bangin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronco.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bronco defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bangin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin motions for Bronco to come forward. Bangin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronco walks into a jab.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronco.
Bronco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin feints and then cracks Bronco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronco down.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bangin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Izzy Bangin 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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