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HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Randy (ranked 3706 p4p, 2408 weight class) and Van Darkholme (ranked 451 p4p, 330 weight class). Van Darkholme is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Darkholme!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Darkholme to the ground. Randy is now in Darkholme's guard.
Darkholme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkholme keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully.
Randy tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkholme is retaining full guard.
Randy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darkholme dives on top into guard.
Darkholme throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely.
Darkholme wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkholme wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkholme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Randy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy controls Darkholme momentarily but Darkholme frees himself.
Darkholme preventing the sweep.
Darkholme would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Randy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darkholme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darkholme is posturing up here but Randy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Darkholme tries to roll out but it's too tight and Darkholme has to tap! Slick submission there by Randy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Randy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Adderley (ranked 3254 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Fang Zhaohui (ranked 422 p4p, 285 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Adderley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fang Zhaohui!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Zhaohui moves out of range easily.
Adderley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhaohui circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhaohui connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Zhaohui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dexter Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley staying out of range there.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhaohui manages to avoid it.
Zhaohui connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adderley misses with a wild body shot.
Adderley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhaohui misses with a hook
and Adderley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhaohui misses with a body shot.
Adderley jabs Zhaohui to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adderley works over Zhaohui's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhaohui counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zhaohui has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Zhaohui.
Adderley takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhaohui. That's going to slow Adderley down.
Zhaohui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhaohui lands a nice looking body shot.
Adderley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adderley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhaohui.
Zhaohui connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adderley takes a swing at Zhaohui's ribcage but misses.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhaohui tries to move into range but Adderley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhaohui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhaohui misses with a looping right.
Adderley throws a nice looking combination but Zhaohui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley connects with a body shot that sends Zhaohui's belly button to the back.
Adderley misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Adderley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhaohui comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhaohui misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhaohui tries to land a front kick but Adderley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adderley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhaohui counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley throws a jab when Zhaohui was well out of range.
Zhaohui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Zhaohui.
Adderley is looking to slow Zhaohui down with leg kicks.
Adderley tries a low kick but Zhaohui avoids it.
Adderley takes one to the side of the head.
Zhaohui throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley throws a leg kick but Zhaohui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhaohui throws a low kick, looking for Adderley's leg but Adderley calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhaohui blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Zhaohui slips under a jab.
Adderley tries a head kick but it misses.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhaohui avoids the head kick by Adderley.
Zhaohui thumps Adderley with a low kick.
Adderley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhaohui counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adderley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Zhaohui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley thows a leg kick but Zhaohui checks it
and Zhaohui counters with a three punch combo that has Adderley backing up. Adderley nods at Zhaohui to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Zhaohui connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Adderley misses the target.
Zhaohui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Zhaohui misses
and Adderley counters with an inside leg kick.
Zhaohui throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Adderley lands with a right hand.
Adderley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adderley throws a hook but Zhaohui blocks it.
Zhaohui lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Zhaohui finds it's way through Adderley's defenses.
Adderley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zhaohui is out of range and Adderley settles back down.
Zhaohui throws out a counter right but Adderley avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Adderley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhaohui was well out of range. Poor timing from Adderley.
Zhaohui looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zhaohui throws a hook to the side of Adderley's head but Adderley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhaohui manages to avoid it.
Zhaohui misses with a straight right.
Zhaohui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adderley scores with a one two! Zhaohui had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fang Zhaohui dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adderley swings for the body but Zhaohui moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zhaohui on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adderley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adderley with a nice cross.
Zhaohui misses with a hook.
Adderley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adderley slips under a jab.
Zhaohui moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Fang Zhaohui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Adderley.
Adderley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhaohui is out of range.
Adderley lands a body shot.
Zhaohui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adderley circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhaohui throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhaohui slips a straight right by Adderley.
Adderley lands a jab to the head.
Adderley throws a nice looking combination but Zhaohui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhaohui scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhaohui throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adderley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Zhaohui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhaohui avoids the head kick by Adderley.
Zhaohui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhaohui tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adderley is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Zhaohui finds it's target.
Adderley misses with a body shot.
Zhaohui connects with a right hand. Adderley shakes it off.
A head kick by Adderley misses
and Zhaohui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adderley thinking.
Zhaohui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adderley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhaohui throws a big shot that misses.
Adderley throwing a counter right hand but Zhaohui manages to avoid it.
A big left from Zhaohui misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhaohui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adderley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adderley lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhaohui connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhaohui checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhaohui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adderley. Adderley obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhaohui moves out of range of the leg kick from Adderley.
Adderley backing away here, and Zhaohui unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adderley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhaohui blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Zhaohui misses with a head kick.
Adderley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhaohui.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Adderley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Adderley walks into a stiff left hand from Zhaohui.
Zhaohui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhaohui throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zhaohui with a nice calf kick.
Zhaohui throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhaohui throws a hook but Adderley avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley connects with a looping right hand.
Adderley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dexter Adderley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adderley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Zhaohui moves out of range easily.
Zhaohui misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
Zhaohui missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhaohui scores with a leg kick.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhaohui.
Zhaohui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adderley.
Zhaohui throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Zhaohui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhaohui throws a big shot that misses.
Adderley throws a head kick but Zhaohui moves out of range.
Adderley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhaohui makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adderley really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhaohui lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adderley will feel that in the morning.
Zhaohui feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adderleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhaohui.
A nice leg kick from Zhaohui, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhaohui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adderley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Adderley throws a hook but Zhaohui avoids it easily.
Zhaohui punishes Adderley's body with a nice straight punch.
Adderley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fang Zhaohui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhaohui misses with a straight right.
Zhaohui moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley lands a jab to Zhaohui's midsection.
Zhaohui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Zhaohui.
Adderley tries a head kick but it misses.
Adderley drops his hands momentarily and Zhaohui takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adderley throws a solid leg kick but Zhaohui takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adderley.
Zhaohui scores with a nice head shot.
Zhaohui blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Adderley thows a leg kick but Zhaohui checks it
and Zhaohui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhaohui moves away.
Adderley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adderley misses with a low kick as Zhaohui jumps back.
Zhaohui lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adderley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Zhaohui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhaohui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhaohui misses with the combination.
Zhaohui connects with the punch.
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhaohui keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zhaohui misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Adderley misses its target.
Zhaohui explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Adderley tries a head kick but it misses.
Adderley swinging wildly here.
Zhaohui feints a counter leg kick.
Zhaohui throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhaohui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zhaohui.
Jab, jab by Zhaohui - just one landing.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Zhaohui moves out of range easily.
Adderley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick from Adderley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adderley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhaohui misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Zhaohui swinging wildly here.
Zhaohui throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley tries to move into range but Zhaohui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adderley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhaohui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adderley tries to bum rush Zhaohui with a series of wild strikes but Zhaohui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhaohui misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Adderley finds it's target.
Zhaohui is looking to land body kicks.
Zhaohui blocks a leg kick.
Zhaohui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhaohui bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
Fang Zhaohui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zhaohui moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhaohui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhaohui lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adderley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adderley. Zhaohui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhaohui misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Adderley lands but Zhaohui takes it in his stride.
Adderley throws a low kick but Zhaohui avoids it.
Zhaohui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhaohui slips a jab and a cross from Adderley.
Adderley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhaohui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley fails to land with a series of punches.
Adderley ducks right into an uppercut from Zhaohui.
Zhaohui connects with a jab.
Adderley misses with a body shot.
Adderley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adderley feints and then cracks Zhaohui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhaohui down.
Zhaohui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adderley, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and Zhaohui counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dexter Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhaohui follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Zhaohui misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fang Zhaohui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhaohui 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fang Zhaohui!
Fang Zhaohui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamus Murphy (ranked 1312 p4p, 1082 weight class) and Harry Olsen (ranked 198 p4p, 162 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Harry Olsen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Olsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsen.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy 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.
Olsen has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Olsen.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Olsen is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy is looking to slow Olsen down with leg kicks.
Olsen takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy thumps Olsen with a low kick.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Olsen.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olsen in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Olsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Murphy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Olsen misses the jab.
Harry Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Olsen slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Olsen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olsen misses the jab.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olsen is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Olsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
Murphy slips a jab from Olsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Olsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Olsen lands a jab.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Murphy staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
Olsen throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Murphy counters with a quick kick to the body but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olsen is out of range.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olsen moves into the clinch.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Olsen keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy is looking to control Olsen's arms but Olsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
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 Shamus Murphy will probably get the nod.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olsen.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Olsen 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.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
Olsen throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Olsen takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Olsen cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Olsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Olsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Olsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Olsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olsen lands with a shot to the body.
Olsen misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Olsen was not able to check.
A jab from Olsen misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Olsen tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen misses the jab.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Olsen connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Olsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy slips a jab from Olsen.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Olsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen lands a jab to the nose.
Olsen tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Olsen finds it's target.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harry Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Olsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Olsen moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Olsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Olsen has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Olsen moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Olsen finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Olsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Olsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Olsen dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olsen 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.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Olsen dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Olsen lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olsen misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Murphy throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olsen misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Olsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Olsen avoids nicely.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Olsen connects with the punch.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Olsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Olsen tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olsen punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olsen 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 Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Olsen!
After the fight, Harry Olsen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 1492 p4p, 1224 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 151 p4p, 127 weight class). Bang comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
145
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156
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Bang avoids the body shot from Walters.
Bang tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walters circles away quickly and effectively.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang misses with a hook.
Walters wants to counter with a clinch but Bang pushes him away.
Walters thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
Bang rushes Walters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walters blocks an uppercut.
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Bang wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang swings widly with a right hand
and Walters counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walters blocking some punches.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walters tries to pull guard but Bang won't allow it.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang to keep the fight standing.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walters looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Bang.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Walters has Bang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
Walters tries for a takedown but Bang manages to get underhooks.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walters looks winded!
Walters is trying to pull guard but Bang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bang.
Walters tries to pull guard but Bang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bang walks away with a smile on his face. Walters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bang 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.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Walters moves away and avoids it.
Walters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang lands with an uppercut that bounces Walters off the cage and back into range.
Walters throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Walters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Bang throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bang defends it well.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bang defends it nicely.
Walters slips a jab from Bang.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Walters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Bang tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walters throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Walters slips a jab from Bang.
Walters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Walters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang tries to bum rush Walters with a series of wild strikes but Walters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Walters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walters's head backwards.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walters avoids the body shot from Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Walters moves away from the strike by Bang.
Walters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang clinches with his opponent.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Bang gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lands with a right to the head.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Walters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Walters.
Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Bang throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters slips a straight right by Bang.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walters doesn't seem phased though.
Bang swings widly with a right hand
and Walters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bang is not content to let Walters control the position.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Bang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters chips away with some ground and pound.
Walters stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bang has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Walters manages to get his head free but now Bang has transitioned to an armbar! Walters grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bang! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemmy Bang!
An out of breath Lemmy Bang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 661 p4p, 903 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 95 p4p, 125 weight class). Mahrishi's entrance music is On the Precipe of Defeat. A fine choice. Aatreya Mahrishi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Tomson's chin.
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220
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomson misses the jab.
Tomson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahrishi on the side of the head.
Tomson misses with a combination
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson connects with the punch.
 It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Tomson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
Tomson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Tomson missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tomson.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tomson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Tomson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tomson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahrishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson throws a right hand that Mahrishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahrishi also avoids with ease.
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Tomson moves out of range as Mahrishi strikes.
Tomson misses with a double jab
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Tomson.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Tomson was just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi lunges at Tomson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomson's hand.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tests Tomson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Tomson is rocked!
Mahrishi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tomson's head, knocking him out cold! Mahrishi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aatreya Mahrishi waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 523 p4p, 488 weight class) and Artem Dotsenko (ranked 67 p4p, 60 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Drop'em . Dotsenko has chosen HEART ON ICE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Dotsenko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Dotsenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dotsenko feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
McGregor jabs Dotsenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor works Dotsenko's body with a nice hook.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dotsenko tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotsenko scores with a jab to the body.
Dotsenko motions for McGregor to come forward. Dotsenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dotsenko defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Dotsenko tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Dotsenko throws a sloppy body shot
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a hook but Dotsenko blocks it.
Dotsenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dotsenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dotsenko looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor 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.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Dotsenko is out of range.
A low kick from Dotsenko misses
and Dotsenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dotsenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Dotsenko has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dotsenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dotsenko tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Dotsenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Dotsenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dotsenko misses with the head strike.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Dotsenko.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dotsenko taking a breather.
Dotsenko looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor digs a right hand into Dotsenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dotsenko's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dotsenko working aggressively here.
McGregor gets through Dotsenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dotsenko.
Dotsenko swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Dotsenko controls his hands.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Dotsenko.
McGregor is working Dotsenko over against the cage.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dotsenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dotsenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dotsenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Dotsenko.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dotsenko backwards.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dotsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dotsenko lands a right hook to the body.
Dotsenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko misses with a looping left.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dotsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Dotsenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor.
Dotsenko tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dotsenko dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor defending well as Dotsenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dotsenko misses with a leg kick
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor lands with a good body shot.
Dotsenko connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Dotsenko feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
An inside leg kick lands from Dotsenko.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Dotsenko keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Dotsenko blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Dotsenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artem Dotsenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dotsenko throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dotsenko. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Dotsenko slips a straight right by McGregor.
Dotsenko thumps McGregor with a low kick.
Dotsenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Dotsenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dotsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dotsenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor throws a jab when Dotsenko was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dotsenko! But no joy.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Dotsenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dotsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dotsenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dotsenko throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Dotsenko is just out of range.
Dotsenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dotsenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Artem Dotsenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dotsenko tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dotsenko misses the shot to the body.
Dotsenko misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Dotsenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotsenko lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dotsenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dotsenko.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Dotsenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dotsenko moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Dotsenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dotsenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dotsenko throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Dotsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Dotsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Dotsenko takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dotsenko scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dotsenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dotsenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
Dotsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dotsenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dotsenko lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dotsenko throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dotsenko.
Dotsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Dotsenko misses with a hook
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor defending well as Dotsenko loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artem Dotsenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Dotsenko looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Dotsenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
Dotsenko lands a head shot.
Dotsenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor jabs at Dotsenko's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotsenko.
McGregor throws a body punch but Dotsenko moves out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Dotsenko manages to avoid it.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Dotsenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Dotsenko moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Dotsenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dotsenko thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.
McGregor 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.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick.
Dotsenko has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from McGregor.
Dotsenko misses with a body punch.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dotsenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dotsenko blocks a body shot from McGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Dotsenko throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dotsenko misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dotsenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dotsenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dotsenko.
McGregor pushes Dotsenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dotsenko.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dotsenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dotsenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotsenko works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Dotsenko delivers a nice body kick.
Dotsenko tries to clinch up.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Dotsenko closes the distance but McGregor moves to the side
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dotsenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dotsenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dotsenko.
A nice leg kick from Dotsenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Dotsenko misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotsenko tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dotsenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dotsenko. That's going to slow McGregor down.
Dotsenko tries to clinch but McGregor moves away
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor darts in and clinches Dotsenko up against the cage.
Dotsenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dotsenko.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Dotsenko throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dotsenko loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Dotsenko misses.
McGregor misses with a hook. Dotsenko ducked under it nicely.
Dotsenko feints a counter leg kick.
Dotsenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Dotsenko is predictable there
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Dotsenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dotsenko 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Dotsenko!
Artem Dotsenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight as everyone can see, didn't go the way I wanted it to go, but, this is the fight game, learned new things today, move on, first recovery, then jump in the gym, train harder. Thanks for the support! Humble in defeat, humble in victory!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 625 p4p, 982 weight class) and Anders Hansson (ranked 87 p4p, 136 weight class). Seran kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Anders Hansson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Seran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Hansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Seran.
Hansson throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson counters with a body kick.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Seran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansson counters with a left and a right that stings Seran.
Hansson tries to keep at a distance but Seran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansson walks away with a smile on his face. Seran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson throws a big counter head kick but Seran avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansson. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran punishes Hansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Seran connects with a jab.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hansson counters with a body kick.
Hansson throws a shot from downtown. Seran moves away and avoids it.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hansson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Seran takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seran throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran looks to land a right hand but Hansson moved out of range.
Hansson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Seran blocks it well.
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!
Hansson throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seran digs a good hook to Hansson's body.
Seran is looking to wear down Hansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seran lands a jab to Hansson's midsection.
Hansson defending well as Seran loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Hansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansson. Hansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seran. Hansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran connects with a solid leg kick.
Hansson throws a hook but Seran avoids it easily.
Seran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansson's sensitive parts.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hansson lands a body shot.
Hansson wants to break free but Seran has control.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hansson to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud.
Seran pulls guard effortlessly.
Hansson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seran, up you get!
Seran loads up on a big right hand but Hansson slips the punch.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran cracks Hansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hansson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's time! Seran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Seran misses.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansson.
Hansson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansson.
Hansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
A swing and a miss from Seran.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran is looking to counter the offense by Hansson and move into the clinch.
Hansson checks a low kick from Seran.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran moves away from the strike by Hansson.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Seran connects with a leg kick.
Seran has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Seran takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Seran takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Seran is looking to chop away at Hansson's legs.
Hansson throws a big shot that misses.
Olyn Seran is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Seran stuns Hansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran looks to throw the jab but Hansson is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seran.
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Seran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansson doesn't seem phased though.
Seran scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran cracks Hansson with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Seran.
Hansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seran connects with a crisp jab.
Seran throws the left hand but Hansson avoids the punch easily.
Hansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Seran blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Seran throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Hansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Seran is predictable there
enabling Hansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran scores with a hook to the body. Hansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hansson pushes Seran away with a front kick.
Seran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seran looks to throw the jab but Hansson is out of range.
Seran 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.
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Seran is looking to clinch but Hansson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hansson.
Seran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olyn Seran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Seran throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Seran throws a low kick but Hansson avoids it.
Hansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
A clash of legs there as Hansson blocks the low kick.
Seran throws a right hand that misses
and Hansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Seran misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansson! But no joy.
Seran throws a solid leg kick but Hansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seran.
Good standup being displayed there by Seran as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hansson misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Seran misses
and Hansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hansson with a nice cross.
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran connects with a right hand. Hansson shakes it off.
Seran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson moves forwards but Seran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Hansson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran slips under a jab from Hansson.
Seran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Seran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seran throws a nice looking combination but Hansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seran connects with a leg kick.
Hansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seran lunges at Hansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hansson's hand.
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Anders Hansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Hansson back against the cage.
Hansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Hansson tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Hansson back against the cage.
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Hansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seran prevents a body shot from Hansson.
Hansson breaks the clinch.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Hansson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Seran there.
Hansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seran misses with a right hand
and Hansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seran is looking to clinch.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Seran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansson! But no joy.
Seran wants to clinch
letting Hansson counter with a right hand.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Hansson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seran.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Seran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansson scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seran 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bhishma Chontamenti (ranked 663 p4p, 408 weight class) and Joao Andrade (ranked 93 p4p, 53 weight class). Joao Andrade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bhishma Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Joao Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Chontamenti keeps him there for the moment.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chontamenti's hands.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chontamenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Andrade.
Chontamenti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Andrade stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade slips under a jab from Chontamenti.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade scores with a hook.
Chontamenti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti motions for Andrade to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
Andrade throws a head kick but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Chontamenti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
Andrade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chontamenti's hands.
Andrade checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrade avoided it.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chontamenti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti with a hook.
Andrade tries to clinch but Chontamenti is having none of it.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti lands the left hand.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Chontamenti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade tries to clinch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade slips a straight right by Chontamenti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Chontamenti misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chontamenti instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrade sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Chontamenti throws a low kick, looking for Andrade's leg but Andrade calmly moves out of range.
Chontamenti checks a low kick from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body kick.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a looping right.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Chontamenti lands.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Chontamenti blocks a leg kick.
Chontamenti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrade.
Chontamenti cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Chontamenti circles away.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade cracks Chontamenti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chontamenti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrade can turn it around.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chontamenti. Chontamenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws a hook but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch.
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chontamenti checks it well.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chontamenti is out of range.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti lands a head shot.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Chontamenti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Andrade.
It looked like Chontamenti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chontamenti in his tracks.
Chontamenti is looking to score with low kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Chontamenti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chontamenti works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Andrade lands with a straight right. Chontamenti didn't see that one coming.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Chontamenti.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chontamenti's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti is looking to counter the offense by Andrade and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Chontamenti only half commits.
Andrade sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Andrade's head back.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
Chontamenti wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade scores with the left hand. Chontamenti knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade slips a jab from Chontamenti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Andrade takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chontamenti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Chontamenti.
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrade.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Chontamenti throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrade off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrade down.
Andrade throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Andrade checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade tries to break the clinch but Chontamenti is controlling the position.
Chontamenti works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Chontamenti works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chontamenti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Andrade 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ford (ranked 166 p4p, 269 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 25 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ed Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford thumps Vaiduoklis with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Vaiduoklis with a hook.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick.
Ford works the jab nicely.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Ford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaiduoklis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Ford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ford 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.
Vaiduoklis thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
and Ford counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaiduoklis swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Ford catches Vaiduoklis right on the button with a cross.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis tries to move into range but Ford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford works Vaiduoklis's body with a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaiduoklis blocks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Ford blocks the leg kick.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Vaiduoklis throws a chopping leg kick but Ford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vaiduoklis digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford dips to his left and cracks Vaiduoklis with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a body punch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford misses with a hook.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Vaiduoklis connects with a single shot there.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick as Ford jumps back.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis jabs at Ford's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Ford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaiduoklis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Vaiduoklis's head.
Vaiduoklis 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.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford feints and then cracks Vaiduoklis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vaiduoklis down.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaiduoklis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Vaiduoklis looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis blocks a low kick nicely.
Vaiduoklis misses with the body kick
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
A big left from Ford misses.
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 Ed Ford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vaiduoklis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Vaiduoklis counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Vaiduoklis there.
Vaiduoklis digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping right hand.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vaiduoklis just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis connects with a jab.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Vaiduoklis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ford.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Vaiduoklis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Ford. Beautiful body shot.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Ford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaiduoklis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis is predictable there
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Ford off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Ford cracks Vaiduoklis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford misses with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vaiduoklis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vaiduoklis's knee momentarily.
Vaiduoklis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaiduoklis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
Vaiduoklis misses with a head kick.
Ford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vaiduoklis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis staying out of range there.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild combination.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford clobbers Vaiduoklis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaiduoklis! But no joy.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vaiduoklis connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Ford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ed Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Ford.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Ford slips a straight right by Vaiduoklis.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vaiduoklis manages to circle out of the way.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford clobbers Vaiduoklis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Ford blocks a jab.
It looked like Ford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis.
Ford looks for the body kick but Vaiduoklis saw that one coming.
Ford tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaiduoklis! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Ford checks the leg kick.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vaiduoklis walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Ford.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Vaiduoklis flicks out a counter leg kick but Ford steps away.
Vaiduoklis walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ford.
Nice jab there from Ford.
That kick from Ford tenderised Vaiduoklis's leg. Vaiduoklis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vaiduoklis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Vaiduoklis jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vaiduoklis feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vaiduoklis blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Ford off balance momentarily.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vaiduoklis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford 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.
Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaiduoklis connects with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Ford.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ford checks it well.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ford with a nice calf kick.
Vaiduoklis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ford to score with a decent uppercut.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Vaiduoklis's head but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaiduoklis! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaiduoklis.
Ford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ford moves away from the strike by Vaiduoklis.
Ford cracks Vaiduoklis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ford with a nice calf kick.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ed Ford did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vaiduoklis. That one must have hurt.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Vaiduoklis lands.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford tries to clinch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Vaiduoklis.
A leg kick checked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Ford thuds his right hand into Vaiduoklis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaiduoklis under the eye.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick as Ford jumps back.
Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vaiduoklis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Vaiduoklis thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Vaiduoklis's head but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Ford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford motions for Vaiduoklis to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaiduoklis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Ford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vaiduoklis scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one.
Vaiduoklis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford throws a body punch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vaiduoklis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Vaiduoklis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a two punch combination.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Ford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaiduoklis! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab from Ford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ed Ford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the body.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Ford down.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ford jabs at Vaiduoklis's body.
Ford connects with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis misses the body punch
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Vaiduoklis misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ford misses the target.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ford misses with a looping right.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Ford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ford misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaiduoklis! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice body punch.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Both fighters circling a little - Vaiduoklis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a head kick!
Ford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford cracks Vaiduoklis with an open hand slap.
Vaiduoklis misses with the combination.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford misses with a right hand
enabling Vaiduoklis to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis scores with a head kick. Ford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
Vaiduoklis scores with a head kick.
Ford lands with a right hand.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Vaiduoklis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Ford swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Ford with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem bothered though.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Vaiduoklis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford throws a quick counter head kick but Vaiduoklis was just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ford.
Ford scores with the left hand. Vaiduoklis knows he should have avoided that one.
Vaiduoklis throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
A slow jab from Vaiduoklis misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
Ford lands with a hook. Vaiduoklis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juodasis Vaiduoklis.
Well Ford 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 47:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Juodasis Vaiduoklis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 148 p4p, 450 weight class) and Joe Krutel (ranked 25 p4p, 63 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Krutel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Krutel.
It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Krutel misses with a left hand
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Krutel lands a head shot.
Krutel throws a nice head kick!
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krutel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Krutel.
Leifsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leifsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutel throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Krutel.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Krutel.
Krutel looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krutel misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
It looked like Leifsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krutel scores with the left hand. Leifsson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Krutel misses.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe Krutel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krutel tries a low kick but Leifsson avoids it.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
Krutel throws a right hand that misses
and Leifsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Krutel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krutel scores with a decent looking hook.
Krutel throws a right and a left that Leifsson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Leifsson blocks the leg kick.
Krutel throws a front kick that sends Leifsson stumbling back into the cage.
Leifsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krutel can pounce on him.
Krutel misses with an uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Joe Krutel has been cut.
Krutel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leifsson momentarily.
Krutel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krutel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krutel manages to circle out of the way.
Krutel throws a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leifsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutel tries to land a leg kick but Leifsson saw it coming and moves away.
Leifsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krutel throws a leg kick
and Leifsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krutel! Leifsson lets Krutel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krutel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krutel lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leif Leifsson's cut is getting worse.
Krutel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krutel scores with a punch to the head.
Leifsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Krutel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Krutel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krutel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Leifsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krutel cracks a nice hook into Leifsson's ribs.
Krutel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krutel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leifsson under the eye.
A jab from Krutel finds it's way through Leifsson's defenses.
Krutel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Krutel manages to avoid it.
Krutel throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Krutel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leifsson ducks right into an uppercut from Krutel.
Krutel misses with the body kick
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krutel sends Leifsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krutel is motioning to the referee to let Leifsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Krutel thows a body kick. Leifsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson takes one to the chin there.
Leifsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krutel cracks Leifsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutel throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krutel.
Krutel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Krutel.
Krutel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krutel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krutel looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson is looking to counter the offense by Krutel and move into the clinch.
Krutel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krutel misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Leifsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leifsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krutel pushes Leifsson away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leifsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Krutel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krutel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leifsson sprawling to the canvas! Leifsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Krutel finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutel sends Leifsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krutel is motioning to the referee to let Leifsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Leifsson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Krutel misses.
Leifsson slips under a jab.
Leifsson tries to counter by clinching up but Krutel breaks away and moves out of range.
Leifsson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Leifsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krutel.
Leifsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BOOM! Krutel lands a beautiful left hook that drops Leifsson. Leifsson tries to recover but Krutel is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Leifsson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Krutel!
After winning the bout, Joe Krutel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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