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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kahng (ranked 22950 p4p, 23357 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 634 p4p, 637 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Re-Style - I'm Alive as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Kahng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Kahng.
Kahng throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kersikov!
Kahng defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kahng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Kahng.
Kahng throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahng under the eye.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Kahng checks it
and Kahng counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Kahng to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahng misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Carl Kahng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kahng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Kahng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahng's knee momentarily.
Kahng lands a jab to the head.
Kahng misses with a left hand
and Kahng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
A big right from Kahng misses.
Kahng slips under a jab from Kersikov.
A lazy left from Kahng finds it's target.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahng is wise to it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahng.
Kahng misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kahng lands with a shot to the body.
Kahng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahng throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov lands a head kick. Kahng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 Kahng is rocked!
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Kahng avoids it with no problem.
Kahng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Kahng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kahng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahng.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov tests Kahng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahng throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Kahng strikes.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahng.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Kahng.
Kahng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Kahng.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Kahng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kahng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kahng misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahng 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.
Kahng swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Kersikov catches Kahng right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kahng looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kahng throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Kahng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Kersikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kahng. Kahng tries to recover but Kersikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kahng lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dag Schotel (ranked 4080 p4p, 3512 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 490 p4p, 431 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Schotel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Schotel pushes him off.
Schotel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Schotel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schotels head.
Schotel lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie gets control of Schotel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schotel from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls Schotel momentarily but Schotel frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Schotel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie working for a triangle but Schotel defends it easily.
Schotel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Schotel is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schotel cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schotel defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotel postures up.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schotel defends well.
Schotel throws a big elbow that misses.
Schotel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schotel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schotel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Schotel misses with a straight right.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schotel.
A slow jab from Schotel misses its intended target.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Schotel pushes him away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schotel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Schotel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Schotel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel dominated that round.
That's time! Schotel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie slips a jab from Schotel.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Schotel shakes him off and moves away.
Schotel swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Schotel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Schotel is avoiding it.
Schotel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Schotel and move into the clinch position.
Schotel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Schotel counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schotel.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Schotel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schotel is looking to counter punch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schotel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Schotel misses the target.
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel lands with a good body shot.
Schotel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to clinch but Schotel is having none of it.
Schotel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schotel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Schotel tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotel swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schotel, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Schotel has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Schotel stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schotel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie tries to pull guard but Schotel won't allow it.
Dag Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Schotel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schotel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel lands with a right to the head.
Schotel has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schotel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Schotel dives into Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schotel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schotel passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schotel lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Schotel keeps him under control.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schotel.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Schotel shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Schotel shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Schotel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schotel tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schotel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Schotel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Schotel is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schotel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schotel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schotel.
Schotel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Schotel defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schotel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Schotel trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Schotel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schotel from controlling successfully.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dag Schotel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schotel throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Schotel pushes him away.
Schotel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schotel with a jab.
A big left from Schotel misses.
Schotel misses the jab.
Anderson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Schotel cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schotel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
Dag Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schotel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Schotel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schotel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Schotel!
After winning the bout, Dag Schotel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pimba (ranked 5452 p4p, 5825 weight class) and Marcel Romanow (ranked 569 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pimba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba slips a straight right by Romanow.
Pimba throws the left hand but Romanow avoids the punch easily.
Pimba looks to land a combination but Romanow avoids it well.
And Romanow tries to counter it with a takedown but Pimba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pimba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanow manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Pimba.
Romanow connects with a body shot.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pimba has time to react.
 It looks like Javier Pimba has been cut.
Nice shot by Romanow.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanow drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow drops back looking for a leg! Pimba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pimba manages to kick Romanow off! Romanow jumps back into Pimba's guard.
Romanow with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Romanow has gone for a leg lock! Pimba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Romanow's guard.
Pimba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romanow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pimba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pimba wants to stand but Romanow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pimba manages to get himself to full guard.
Pimba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanow passes into half guard.
Romanow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pimba!
Romanow tries to control but Pimba wriggling away.
Romanow has control of Pimba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pimba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Romanow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pimba because Romanow loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pimba is looking to escape.
Romanow dominating with strikes here.
Pimba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pimba tries to get out of the position.
Romanow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pimba because Romanow loaded up on that one.
Romanow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Romanow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romanow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pimba is looking to escape.
Romanow working for a guillotine from mount but Pimba is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Romanow tries to control but Pimba wriggling away.
Romanow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Romanow landing strikes from the mount and Pimba is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pimba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romanow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pimba jabs Romanow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pimba cracks Romanow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Pimba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanow circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanow slips under a jab.
Javier Pimba is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but Pimba ducks down to avoid it.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanow lands a jab.
Pimba tries to bum rush Romanow with a series of wild strikes but Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pimba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Pimba's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pimba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pimba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Pimba avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanow needs to keep his hands up - Pimba had a free shot at his head there.
Pimba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimba takes a swing at Romanow's ribcage but misses.
Pimba slips under a jab.
Pimba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanow.
Romanow lands a jab.
Pimba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanow moves away.
Pimba stalks Romanow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romanow's face. Romanow staggers backwards, shaken.
Romanow blocks a jab.
Romanow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pimba misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romanow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pimba misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Pimba does no damage.
Jab, jab by Romanow - just one landing.
Romanow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Javier Pimba's cut is getting worse.
Pimba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Pimba avoids it easily.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pimba.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pimbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pimba.
Romanow just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Pimba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romanow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pimba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pimba misses with a two punch combination.
Romanow shoots in and gets a takedown into Pimba's guard.
Pimba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pimba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimba being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romanow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romanow is looking to work some ground and pound but Pimba has wrist control.
Romanow landing with the ground and pound.
Romanow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romanow with a nice head shot there.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Pimba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romanow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romanow pushing down on Pimba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Pimba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Romanow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pimba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romanow is in Pimba's guard.
Romanow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pimba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanow trying to control the position but Pimba is working away.
Pimba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanow on the ground.
Check out the look on Romanow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Romanow crashes against the mat.
Romanow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romanow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pimba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pimba to see if he's OK.
Romanow has hold of Pimba's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pimba seems comfortable defending it but Romanow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pimba is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pimba is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Romanow couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcel Romanow!
Marcel Romanow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 2878 p4p, 3072 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 326 p4p, 346 weight class). Jacob White has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a wild body shot.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from O Brien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White throws a counter combo.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Brien.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands with a left to the head.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
O Brien closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
O Brien takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.
White throws an elbow that misses.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
A short right from O Brien.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a right and a left that O Brien avoids nicely.
O Brien darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jacob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
O Brien goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
White looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White swinging wildly here.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from O Brien.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.
White throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
O Brien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Brien.
O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White works O Brien's body with a nice hook.
O Brien has managed to clinch.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Brien pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien fails to pull guard.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Brien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
White slips a jab from O Brien.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a combination
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White lands a jab to O Brien's midsection.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien fails with a takedown attempt.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacob White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Brien off to one side.
O Brien tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
As O Brien backs off White throws a huge counter combo but O Brien manages to avoid it all.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Brien is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
O Brien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Brien is looking to clinch.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Brien tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
O Brien is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White blocks a head kick by O Brien.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
O Brien throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
O Brien pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from White misses
and O Brien counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
White works on O Brien's body with a couple of short punches.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
White blocks an elbow strike from O Brien.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miles O Brien has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Brien looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
O Brien tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from White.
White throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
White takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Brien misses with the head strike.
White manages to break the clinch.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White catches O Brien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
White misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brien tries to clinch up.
O Brien gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brien.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien.
O Brien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position.
O Brien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
White wants to stand and escape but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Brien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White wants to stand but O Brien is controlling the position.
O Brien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Brien won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
O Brien is trying to keep White in close.
O Brien has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Brien keeps working.
O Brien sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
O Brien is working hard here to advance position.
White is thwarting O Brien's attempts to control the position.
O Brien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White misses with a body punch
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by O Brien as he checks the leg kick.
O Brien darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns O Brien into the cage.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from White.
White looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
A good leg kick by White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
O Brien closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White works over O Brien's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Brien will feel that in the morning.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
O Brien shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
O Brien looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Brien throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob White.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob White!
A relieved looking Jacob White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Diego (ranked 2421 p4p, 2911 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 311 p4p, 382 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego throws a series of punches but Kostov avoids them all with ease.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Diego tests Kostov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego thuds a left hand into Kostov's body.
Kostov moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Kostov lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
Diego is rocked!
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a straight right. Kostov didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Diego down.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Kostov throws a shot to the body.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostov's head.
An inside leg kick from Kostov misses.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kostov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Diego connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostov, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego just leaning against Kostov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
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 Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kostov clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Diego has Kostov pushed against the cage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov avoiding damage.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego is looking to control Kostov's arms but Kostov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Diego for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov is stalling here.
Diego just leaning against Kostov, taking a breather.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostov.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
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!
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Kostov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Kostov drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Diego.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego blocking some punches.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Kostov has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego trying to stall but Kostov improves his position.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Kostov counters with a leg kick.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kostov does it's job there.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego blocks a jab.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Diego.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kostov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacDoughall (ranked 2869 p4p, 2641 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 366 p4p, 343 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDoughall just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego rushes MacDoughall and presses him up against the cage.
Sobieskiego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to MacDoughall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
MacDoughall tries to work over Sobieskiego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego lands a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDoughall swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobieskiego lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDoughall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
MacDoughall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
A body shot lands from MacDoughall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with a body punch.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDoughall works on Sobieskiego's body with a couple of short punches.
MacDoughall tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing MacDoughall back against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
Sobieskiego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDoughall throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
MacDoughall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacDoughall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Sobieskiego lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
MacDoughall throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobieskiego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego tries to work over MacDoughall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
Sobieskiego tries to work over MacDoughall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as MacDoughall controls the action.
MacDoughall can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
MacDoughall lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
MacDoughall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDoughall prevents a body shot from Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego can't break the clinch.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sobieskiego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacDoughall.
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego presses MacDoughall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
MacDoughall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego lands a left hand.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sobieskiego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from MacDoughall fails to land.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDoughall swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego digs a right hand into MacDoughall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDoughall's gas tank.
Sobieskiego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacDoughall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego gets through MacDoughall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
MacDoughall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a good low kick that MacDoughall was not able to check.
Sobieskiego throws a series of strikes that have MacDoughall backpedaling.
Sobieskiego thumps MacDoughall with a low kick.
MacDoughall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacDoughall avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking to slow MacDoughall down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch up but MacDoughall keeps it at a distance.
MacDoughall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDoughall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sobieskiego tries to get set, MacDoughall tries to push him back and clinch up but Sobieskiego manages to avoid the attempt.
MacDoughall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacDoughall throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Sobieskiego lands but MacDoughall takes it in his stride.
MacDoughall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angus MacDoughall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDoughall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobieskiego forces MacDoughall back against the cage and clinches.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDoughall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDoughall uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from MacDoughall fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobieskiego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDoughall throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDoughall misses with a body punch.
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego works on MacDoughall's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by MacDoughall.
A head punch on the inside from MacDoughall fails to land.
Sobieskiego lands an uppercut.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego tries to work over MacDoughall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDoughall struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDoughall misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from MacDoughall.
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a right to the head.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego cracks MacDoughall with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sobieskiego lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Sobieskiego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobieskiego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall swings for the body but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sobieskiego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sobieskiego cracks MacDoughall with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sobieskiego has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacDoughall to stand back up!
MacDoughall is rocked!
Sobieskiego and MacDoughall are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sobieskiego throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking MacDoughall into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sobieskiego knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phony Phontana (ranked 1569 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 171 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phony Phontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Phontana circles away and keeps his distance.
Phontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phontana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt closes the distance and pushes Phontana back into the cage.
Phontana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt fails with the takedown.
Mac Airt moves into range and clinches up with Phontana.
A short left from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phontana swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phontana lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mac Airt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt misses with a knee to the head.
Phontana misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Phontana.
Phontana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt scores with a shot to the side of Phontana's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Phontana.
Phontana slowing the pace effectively.
Mac Airt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phontana blocks an elbow strike from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phontana misses with some punches.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt scores with a shot to the side of Phontana's head.
Mac Airt tries to work over Phontana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phontana has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Phontana on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phontana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Phontana won't allow it.
Phony Phontana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Phontana working aggressively here.
Mac Airt cracks Phontana with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phontana smiles and moves away.
Mac Airt misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt moves to clinch but Phontana breaks away
letting Phontana counter with a right hand.
Phontana lands a glancing blow to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Phontana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Phontana throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phontana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Phontana misses the target.
Phontana misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Phontana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac Airt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mac Airt throws an elbow but misses.
Phontana blocks an uppercut.
Phontana misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phontana.
Mac Airt jumps guard.
Mac Airt trying to control the position here.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phontana looking to pass the guard.
Phontana is posturing up here but Mac Airt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Phontana tries to roll out but it's too tight and Phontana has to tap! Slick submission there by Mac Airt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Four (ranked 1401 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 190 p4p, 159 weight class). Nicoletta has chosen For Once In My Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Panda Four has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casimiro Nicoletta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicoletta defends it nicely.
Nicoletta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Four is looking to clinch but Nicoletta is avoiding it.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Four uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Nicoletta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Four changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nicoletta looks to land a left hand but Four moved out of range nicely.
Nicoletta lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but Four ducks down to avoid it.
Nicoletta scores with a sloppy right hand. Four should have avoided that one.
Four walks into a jab.
It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Four walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicoletta missing with a left hand there. Four was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Four takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Four tries to clinch up but Nicoletta circles away and keeps his distance.
Four closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Four lands in his opponent's guard.
Nicoletta wants to get back to his feet but Four is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicoletta is retaining full guard.
Nicoletta wants to stand but Four is controlling the position.
Four thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nicoletta wants to stand and escape but Four is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Four passes Nicoletta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Four is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicoletta defends it well.
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicoletta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four.
Nicoletta wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicoletta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Four's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nicoletta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicoletta throws a sloppy head kick and Four moves out of range easily.
Four throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicoletta misses with a double jab.
Four tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Four is looking to clinch but Nicoletta is avoiding it.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicoletta tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicoletta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four blocks a jab.
Four drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicoletta sprawls and moves away.
Nicoletta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Four wants to clinch
and Nicoletta counters with a head kick. That will keep Four thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nicoletta kicks off Four and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicoletta sprawls well. Nicoletta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Four gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicoletta misses with a few strikes there.
Four moves away from the strike by Nicoletta.
Four ducks under a wild hook from Nicoletta.
Four clinches.
Nicoletta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicoletta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Four pulls Nicoletta into guard.
Nicoletta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicoletta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nicoletta throws a nice looking combination but Four bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Nicoletta misses.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a hook.
Four appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicoletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Nicoletta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Four slips under a jab.
Four ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Four.
Nicoletta misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Four blocks it.
Four is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicoletta! But no joy.
Four tries to clinch there but Nicoletta circles away.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Four blocks it.
Nicoletta missing with a left hand there. Four was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Four moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four fails to land the takedown.
Nicoletta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panda Four's cut is getting worse.
Nicoletta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicoletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicoletta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicoletta sizes up Four with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicoletta misses with a hook.
Four half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicoletta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Four decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nicoletta's guard.
Nicoletta is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.
Four passes Nicoletta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Four is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four is working for an americana but Nicoletta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Four was thinking about the submission.
Four trying to move into half guard but instead Nicoletta has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicoletta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Four is looking for a triangle but Nicoletta pushes his legs off easily.
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta stands and steps away. Four gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nicoletta leaves Four with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nicoletta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicoletta misses with an uppercut. Four saw that one coming.
Four appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicoletta throws a series of punches but Four moves out of range.
Nicoletta 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.
Four fails in his attempt to clinch.
Four shoots in but Nicoletta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nicoletta lands the left hand.
Nicoletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Four moves away.
Four closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicoletta circles away.
Nicoletta throws an overhand right that lands on Four's shoulder, as Four tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that misses.
Four has closed the distance and engaged Nicoletta in a clinch.
Nicoletta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Four jumps guard but Nicoletta stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicoletta lands with a right to the head.
Four tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nicoletta smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Four uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicoletta.
Four appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Four closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Four lands in his opponent's guard.
Four drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nicoletta dives on top into guard.
Nicoletta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Four avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nicoletta enables Four to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nicoletta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Four looking to pass the guard.
Four postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicoletta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Four, into his guard.
Nicoletta wants to stand but Four has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands with a hook. Four tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Nicoletta misses.
Four attempts a counter takedown but Nicoletta avoids it well and moves away.
Nicoletta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Four moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicoletta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Four closes the distance and clinches up with Nicoletta, looking for a takedown. Four pushes Nicoletta against the cage but Nicoletta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicoletta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicoletta throws a jab when Four was well out of range.
Nicoletta tests Four's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Four clinches up against the cage.
Nicoletta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nicoletta lands a left hand.
Panda Four's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Four decides to pull guard.
Nicoletta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Four's guard.
Nicoletta wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicoletta controlling from the top position.
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nicoletta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicoletta has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
Nicoletta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Four, up you get!
Nicoletta misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicoletta misses with a straight left.
Nicoletta misses with a two punch combination.
Four looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nicoletta!
Nicoletta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicoletta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicoletta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicoletta with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeez, Panda Four's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Four wants to clinch up but Nicoletta keeps it at a distance.
Four is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicoletta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicoletta misses with a hook. Four ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nicoletta's waist but Nicoletta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Four off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Four.
Nicoletta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Four is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Panda Four's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta 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 Marcus Alexander (ranked 560 p4p, 869 weight class) and Anthony Camacho (ranked 83 p4p, 129 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander motions for Camacho to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Camacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Camacho.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Camacho off balance momentarily.
Alexander misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
A nice side step and Camacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander jabs Camacho right on the nose. Camacho blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Alexander.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Alexander lands a nice looking body kick.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Camacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Alexander wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camacho. Camacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
A big right from Camacho misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Camacho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
Camacho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexander throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Alexander throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Camacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexander finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
As Camacho backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Alexander misses.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Camacho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camacho checks a leg kick nicely.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camacho slips a jab from Alexander.
Camacho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander scores with a jab 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!
Alexander throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Camacho down.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camacho in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander misses the jab.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Camacho misses the jab.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Camacho checks it.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Marcus Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander thumps Camacho with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander motions for Camacho to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Camacho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alexander has got the better of the exchanges.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Alexander tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Camacho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Camacho's leg but Camacho calmly moves out of range.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Camacho 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.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anthony Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
A victorious Marcus Alexander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koos Van Asch (ranked 94 p4p, 232 weight class) and Renji Abarai (ranked 14 p4p, 31 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a head kick but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Van Asch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abarai doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch with a jab.
Van Asch takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Asch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Abarai lands.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Abarai tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Abarai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Van Asch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai 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.
Abarai is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abarai avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch blocks a leg kick.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Asch.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Abarai thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Abarai defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Asch checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Van Asch catches Abarai right on the button with a cross.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai feints a counter leg kick.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai ducks right into an uppercut from Van Asch.
Abarai lands with a hook. Van Asch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai walks into a jab.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Abarai misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Asch lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Koos Van Asch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Asch's head.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch slips a jab from Abarai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai 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 clash of legs there as Van Asch blocks the low kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Abarai there.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
That kick from Abarai tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Abarai jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Asch. Van Asch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch is looking to clinch but Abarai is avoiding it.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
As Abarai backs away, Van Asch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
Abarai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Abarai misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Van Asch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abarai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Renji Abarai 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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