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LAFC Vegas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 3107 p4p, 3759 weight class) and Shoto Todoroki (ranked 415 p4p, 482 weight class). Shoto Todoroki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Atakan Akkaynak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shoto Todoroki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkaynak misses with the combination.
Todoroki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todoroki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak is looking to slow Todoroki down with leg kicks.
Todoroki looks to throw the jab but Akkaynak is out of range.
Akkaynak looks to land a right hand but Todoroki moved out of range.
Todoroki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akkaynak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todoroki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akkaynak throws a shot to the body.
Akkaynak thows a leg kick but Todoroki checks it
and Todoroki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todoroki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Todoroki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akkaynak defends it well.
Akkaynak gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkaynak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todoroki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akkaynak is looking for a triangle but Todoroki pushes his legs off easily.
Todoroki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Todoroki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akkaynak trying to strike off his back.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akkaynak is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak stays in close to Todoroki's body and controls the position.
Todoroki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akkaynak defends it easily.
Todoroki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Todoroki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.
Todoroki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akkaynak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todoroki is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todoroki dives on top into guard.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkaynak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todoroki slips nicely into half guard.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to full guard.
Todoroki is working for a kimura but Akkaynak is defending it quite comfortably.
Akkaynak is trying to maintain the position but Todoroki is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak is not content to let Todoroki control the position.
Akkaynak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Akkaynak keeps moving.
Akkaynak has his foot on Todoroki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todoroki works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
Todoroki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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 Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akkaynak throws a hook to the side of Todoroki's head but Todoroki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todoroki walks into a stiff left hand from Akkaynak.
Todoroki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akkaynak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Akkaynak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todoroki slips under a jab from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todoroki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Akkaynak misses.
Todoroki is looking to clinch but Akkaynak is avoiding it.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Todoroki moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Todoroki misses.
Akkaynak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todoroki manages to avoid it.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todoroki slips under a jab from Akkaynak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki defending well as Akkaynak loads up on a big left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akkaynak enables Todoroki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akkaynak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akkaynak's guard.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg.
Akkaynak is trying to maintain the position but Todoroki is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg.
Todoroki is looking for a kimura here.
Todoroki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todoroki stalling away here and it's allowed Akkaynak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Akkaynak keeping moving, preventing Todoroki from controlling successfully.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Akkaynak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todoroki passes into side control.
Akkaynak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akkaynak drops an elbow to the side of Todoroki's head.
Akkaynak is thwarting Todoroki's attempts to control the position.
Akkaynak is looking to advance position but Todoroki won't allow it.
Shoto Todoroki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akkaynak lands a nice short elbow.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Todoroki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Akkaynak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todoroki is still trying to improve position.
Todoroki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Todoroki tries to get to full guard but Akkaynak has control of the leg.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Todoroki manages to get to full guard.
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkaynak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akkaynak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Todoroki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akkaynak trying to control the position but Todoroki is working away.
Todoroki tries to buck Akkaynak off but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Akkaynak working the body and head with strikes.
Akkaynak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atakan Akkaynak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Todoroki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akkaynak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todoroki.
Akkaynak clobbers Todoroki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akkaynak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todoroki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akkaynak counters with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Todoroki moves out of range.
Todoroki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todoroki moves into the clinch successfully.
Akkaynak swings wildly with an uppercut but Todoroki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todoroki manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todoroki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todoroki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akkaynak works over Todoroki with some ground and pound from guard.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard.
Todoroki keeping moving, preventing Akkaynak from controlling successfully.
Akkaynak scoring with some ground and pound.
Todoroki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akkaynak is looking for a sweep. Todoroki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Todoroki is working for a kimura but Akkaynak is defending it quite comfortably.
Akkaynak gets full guard.
Shoto Todoroki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todoroki trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todoroki is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Todoroki momentarily but Todoroki frees himself.
Todoroki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todoroki advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todoroki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akkaynak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Todoroki but great work by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akkaynak content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Todoroki is looking to regain half guard here but Akkaynak keeps moving and retains side control.
Todoroki manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak working over Todoroki with some ground and pound. Todoroki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akkaynak winds up and cracks Todoroki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Todoroki wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Todoroki is refusing to be controlled, as Akkaynak sits in half guard.
Todoroki actively working from the bottom here.
Todoroki wants to get back to full guard.
Akkaynak working over Todoroki with some ground and pound. Todoroki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todoroki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todoroki wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akkaynak, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atakan Akkaynak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 3300 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 404 p4p, 337 weight class). Ruthlessness kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV walks into a stiff left hand from Ruthlessness.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV jabs Ruthlessness right on the nose. Ruthlessness blinks but takes it well.
Ruthlessness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
Tepes lV throws out a counter right but Ruthlessness avoids it with no problem.
Ruthlessness cracks Tepes lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruthlessness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruthlessness gets caught flat footed, as Tepes lV shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tepes lV stopping the sweep attempt from Ruthlessness.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Ruthlessness keeps moving.
Ruthlessness pulls Tepes lV in close to prevent any damage.
Ruthlessness controls Tepes lV momentarily but Tepes lV frees himself.
Tepes lV postures up in Ruthlessness's guard and throws a big left but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV is in close to Ruthlessness's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tepes lV looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthlessness has wrist control.
Ruthlessness controlling the position.
Tepes lV stays in close to Ruthlessness's body and controls the position.
Ruthlessness seems keen to control Tepes lV's posture.
Tepes lV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruthlessness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruthlessness keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
Tepes lV won't allow Ruthlessness to sweep him here.
Ruthlessness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruthlessness is pulling down on Tepes lV's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
Ray Ruthlessness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruthlessness misses the shot to the body.
That's two 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.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tepes lV misses.
Ruthlessness smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Ruthlessness misses.
Ruthlessness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy right hand but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes lV doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruthlessness on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruthlessness lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tepes lV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruthlessness to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with a body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a leg kick.
Tepes lV throws out a loose jab but Ruthlessness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruthlessness as he connects with a hook.
Tepes lV blocks a jab.
Tepes lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruthlessness with a body shot.
Ruthlessness ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruthlessness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruthlessness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body kick.
Ruthlessness throws a combination that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruthlessness is breathing heavily.
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruthlessness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes lV scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruthlessness looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruthlessness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruthlessness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruthlessness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruthlessness's head.
Ruthlessness takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Ruthlessness is rocked!
Ruthlessness avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruthlessness misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes lV's shoulder, as Tepes lV tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruthlessness with a body shot.
Tepes lV takes one to the chin there.
Ruthlessness lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness throws a shot to the body.
Tepes lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruthlessness swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruthlessness lands the left hand.
Good work by Ruthlessness as he checks the leg kick.
Ruthlessness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthlessness ducks straight into an uppercut from Tepes lV and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ruthlessness manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Ruthlessness is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruthlessness trying to control the position.
Tepes lV working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruthlessness's head.
Tepes lV pushing down on Ruthlessness's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruthlessness regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruthlessness seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruthlessness is trying to control the position but Tepes lV postures up.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Ruthlessness keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tepes lV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruthlessness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands with a light punch inside.
Ruthlessness lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Tepes lV avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
Tepes lV works on Ruthlessness's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthlessness lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes lV backwards.
Tepes lV blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV tries to circle away but Ruthlessness has him pinned against the cage.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruthlessness being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness gets through Tepes lV's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tepes lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes lV goes for a takedown attempt but Ruthlessness pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses the jab.
Ruthlessness misses with the combination.
Ruthlessness loads up on a big right hand but Tepes lV slips the punch.
Ruthlessness avoids the head kick by Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness connects with a body shot that sends Tepes lV's belly button to the back.
Ruthlessness lands with a nice body punch.
Ruthlessness throws a shot to the body.
Tepes lV defending well as Ruthlessness loads up on a big left hand.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Tepes lV feints a counter leg kick.
Ruthlessness just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruthlessness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes lV smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes lV avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruthlessness throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes lV.
A jab from Ruthlessness misses.
Tepes lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruthlessness swivels and escapes.
Ruthlessness misses the shot to the body.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruthlessness gets a clinch.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes lV tries to stall but Ruthlessness uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray Ruthlessness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV breaks the clinch.
Tepes lV lands a jab to the nose.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV feints the counter takedown.
Ruthlessness slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes lV throws out a counter right but Ruthlessness avoids it with no problem.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruthlessness misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruthlessness misses the target.
Tepes lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes lV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruthlessness looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Tepes lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruthlessness steps away.
Ruthlessness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruthlessness under the eye.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruthlessness looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Ruthlessness ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruthlessness's head.
Tepes lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruthlessness throws a shot from downtown. Tepes lV moves away and avoids it.
Tepes lV thuds his right hand into Ruthlessness's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruthlessness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruthlessness has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Ruthlessness lands a body punch.
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 Ray Ruthlessness will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruthlessness's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tepes lV lands a nice hook to Ruthlessness's body. Ruthlessness takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tepes lV blocks a jab.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruthlessness avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
A head kick misses from Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Ruthlessness misses.
Ruthlessness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruthlessness slips under a jab from Tepes lV.
Ruthlessness stalks Tepes lV and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes lV's face. Tepes lV staggers backwards, shaken.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Ruthlessness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Ruthlessness moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Ruthlessness.
Tepes lV tests Ruthlessness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruthlessness closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthlessness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes lV lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV drops his hands momentarily and Ruthlessness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruthlessness takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Ruthlessness misses.
Ruthlessness throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tepes lV landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruthlessness holds on and takes a little breather.
Tepes lV content to stall in guard here.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position.
Ruthlessness looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruthlessness, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tepes lV landing some decent shots from guard.
Tepes lV stays in close to Ruthlessness's body and controls the position.
Ruthlessness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes lV stays in close to Ruthlessness's body and controls the position.
Tepes lV is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tepes lV with a nice head shot there.
Ruthlessness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruthlessness controls Tepes lV momentarily but Tepes lV frees himself.
Vlad Tepes lV has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes lV works over Ruthlessness with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruthlessness is trying to keep Tepes lV in close.
Tepes lV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthlessness wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tepes lV stopping the sweep attempt from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness is trying to control the position but Tepes lV postures up.
Ruthlessness has momentary wrist control but Tepes lV slips an elbow through the middle.
Tepes lV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes lV preventing the sweep.
Tepes lV looking to pass the guard.
Tepes lV stands up over Ruthlessness, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruthlessness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes lV is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness is trying to control the position but Tepes lV postures up.
Tepes lV wants to pass the guard but Ruthlessness is keeping the position.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tepes lV is pushing down on Ruthlessness's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruthlessness is fighting to maintain full guard but Tepes lV has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tepes lV trying to control the pace.
Ruthlessness is looking for a sweep. Tepes lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tepes lV looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruthlessness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruthlessness tries to get to full guard but Tepes lV has control of the leg.
Ruthlessness is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
Tepes lV is thwarting Ruthlessness's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes lV 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
Vlad Tepes lV decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Dimakov (ranked 2038 p4p, 2413 weight class) and Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 267 p4p, 309 weight class). Rocco Bermalingo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Dimakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Bermalingo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dimakov misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bermalingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimakov prevents Bermalingo from breaking the clinch.
Bermalingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bermalingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimakov won't allow it.
Dimakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Bermalingo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Dimakov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo tries to break the clinch but Dimakov is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bermalingo.
Dimakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bermalingo backwards.
Dimakov breaks the clinch.
Bermalingo moves away from the strike by Dimakov.
Dimakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bermalingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dimakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bermalingo! But no joy.
Dimakov scores with a hook.
Bermalingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimakov is just out of range.
Dimakov misses with an uppercut
and Bermalingo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bermalingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bermalingo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Dimakov counter with a right hand.
Bermalingo ducks under a wild hook from Dimakov.
Bermalingo misses with an uppercut.
Dimakov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bermalingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimakov misses with a left hand
and Dimakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Bermalingo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimakov doesn't seem phased though.
Dimakov misses with a right hand
and Bermalingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bermalingo misses with a body shot.
Bermalingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimakov.
Bermalingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimakov misses with an uppercut
and Bermalingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Dimakov.
Jab from Bermalingo.
Dimakov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dimakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bermalingo.
Dimakov scores with a hook to the body. Bermalingo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimakov slips under a jab from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dimakov throws a right hand that Bermalingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bermalingo also avoids with ease.
Bermalingo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dimakov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bermalingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dimakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bermalingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bermalingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimakov tries to clinch there but Bermalingo circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov slips a jab from Bermalingo.
Dimakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dimakov throws an overhand right that lands on Bermalingo's shoulder, as Bermalingo tries to avoid the shot.
Bermalingo slips a jab and a cross from Dimakov.
Bermalingo looks to land a left hand but Dimakov moved out of range nicely.
Bermalingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bermalingo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dimakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bermalingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimakov.
Dimakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bermalingo.
Dimakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermalingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bermalingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimakov misses with a hook.
Bermalingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimakov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Bermalingo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dimakov jabs at Bermalingo's body.
Rocco Bermalingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimakov defending well as Bermalingo loads up on a big left hand.
Dimakov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bermalingo looks to land a right hand but Dimakov moved out of range.
Rocco Bermalingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimakov clinches.
Bermalingo can't break the clinch.
Dimakov working aggressively here.
Bermalingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimakov has him pressed against the cage.
Bermalingo is trying to break the clinch but Dimakov is controlling him.
A short left from Dimakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bermalingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dimakov has a couple of punches blocked by Bermalingo.
Dimakov lands a shot to the body.
Dimakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimakov misses with a jab to the body
and Bermalingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bermalingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dimakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bermalingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimakov forces Bermalingo back against the cage and clinches.
Bermalingo is trying to push Dimakov away but Dimakov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bermalingo takes a shot to the head.
Bermalingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimakov.
Dimakov misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bermalingo letting Dimakov take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Dimakov.
A hook to the body from Dimakov.
Dimakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bermalingo backwards.
Dimakov breaks from the clinch.
Dimakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bermalingo can do to turn this around?
Bermalingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimakov manages to avoid it.
Bermalingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimakov misses with a body shot.
Bermalingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimakov.
Bermalingo takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimakov scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Bermalingo is rocked!
Dimakov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bermalingo.
 It looks like Konstantin Dimakov has been cut.
Dimakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimakov tries to clinch but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bermalingo.
Dimakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bermalingo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimakov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov misses with a straight right.
Dimakov loads up on a big right hand but Bermalingo slips the punch.
Dimakov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bermalingo dodges the punch combination from Dimakov.
Donk. Bermalingo catches Dimakov right on the button with a cross.
Bermalingo throws a looping overhand right but Dimakov ducks down to avoid it.
Dimakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bermalingo is just out of range.
Dimakov scores with the left hand. Bermalingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Dimakov works the jab nicely.
Bermalingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimakov.
Dimakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bermalingo! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Dimakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Dimakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bermalingo.
Dimakov blocks a jab.
Bermalingo gets tackled into the cage by Dimakov. Dimakov maintains the clinch.
Bermalingo is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Dimakov.
Dimakov breaks from the clinch.
Dimakov slips a jab from Bermalingo.
Dimakov closes the distance and pushes Bermalingo back into the cage.
Dimakov tries to throw a body punch but Bermalingo avoids it by throwing Dimakov back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bermalingo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bermalingo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bermalingo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bermalingo.
A short uppercut from Dimakov.
Dimakov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bermalingo's efforts to push away.
Dimakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bermalingo scores with a jab.
Dimakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bermalingo counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimakov.
Dimakov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dimakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bermalingo throws a counter combo.
Dimakov drives through and clinches with Bermalingo against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dimakov to work.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch.
Dimakov lands with a good body shot.
Bermalingo misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Dimakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bermalingo moves out of range as Dimakov strikes.
It seemed like Bermalingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bermalingo staying out of range there.
Bermalingo throws out a counter right but Dimakov avoids it with no problem.
Dimakov lands a nice shot that snaps Bermalingo's head back.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab
and Dimakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo tests Dimakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bermalingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Dimakov. Those never looked like landing.
Dimakov moves out of range as Bermalingo strikes.
Dimakov connects with a body shot that sends Bermalingo's belly button to the back.
Dimakov misses the jab.
Bermalingo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bermalingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimakov.
Bermalingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimakov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bermalingo swings widly with a right hand
letting Dimakov counter with a right hand.
Bermalingo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo loads up on a big right hand but Dimakov slips the punch.
Dimakov misses with an uppercut. Bermalingo saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo missing with a left hand there. Dimakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bermalingo misses the target.
Dimakov misses with a body shot.
Bermalingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimakov.
Dimakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimakov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimakov drives through and clinches with Bermalingo against the cage.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch.
Bermalingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Dimakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimakov 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Dimakov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 1937 p4p, 2690 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 253 p4p, 342 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Crazyhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse scores with a jab. Borisov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crazyhorse cracks Borisov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borisov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borisov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crazyhorse is able to avoid easily.
Borisov tries to clinch but Crazyhorse moves away
and Crazyhorse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice strike.
Crazyhorse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse scores with a shot to the body.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crazyhorse.
Borisov slips a jab and a cross from Crazyhorse.
Borisov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crazyhorse.
Borisov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crazyhorse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borisov scrambles back to his feet.
Crazyhorse sends Borisov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crazyhorse is motioning to the referee to let Borisov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Borisov is rocked!
Crazyhorse cracks Borisov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Borisov falls to his knees and Crazyhorse doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Crazyhorse!
A relieved looking James Crazyhorse 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hackl (ranked 1256 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Colin McDudley (ranked 169 p4p, 384 weight class). McDudley has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music. 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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hackl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin McDudley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDudley instigates a clinch.
McDudley is working Hackl over against the cage.
McDudley takes a shot to the head.
Hackl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDudley.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDudley lands with a light punch inside.
McDudley can't find room to land a body shot as Hackl controls the action.
McDudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackl wants to break free but McDudley has control.
Hackl tries a body shot but McDudley blocks it.
McDudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
McDudley lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McDudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDudley working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for McDudley.
McDudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
Hackl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDudley has him pressed against the cage.
Hackl throws a head punch that misses.
Hackl can't find room to land a body shot as McDudley controls the action.
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hackl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackl.
Hackl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hackl.
McDudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDudley lands with a light punch inside.
Hackl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDudleys head.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McDudley.
McDudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hackl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from McDudley on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDudley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDudley lands a right hand.
Hackl tries to work over McDudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDudley.
A right hand to the body from McDudley.
Hackl has had enough of the clinch but McDudley keeps him there for the moment.
Hackl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McDudley.
McDudley has a couple of punches blocked by Hackl.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
Hackl lands a shoulder strike.
McDudley working aggressively here.
McDudley tries to work over Hackl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley presses Hackl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hackl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl tries a body shot but McDudley blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDudley throws a head punch that misses.
McDudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hackl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackl wants to break free but McDudley has control.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
McDudley lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McDudley.
Hackl is trying to break the clinch but McDudley has him pressed against the cage.
Hackl blocking some punches.
McDudley lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
A short left from McDudley.
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!
McDudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hackl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDudley blocking some punches.
Hackl misses with a punch to the body.
McDudley misses with a body punch.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDudley lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
Hackl working aggressively here.
McDudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
Hackl wants to break free but McDudley has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDudley.
Hackl manages to break the clinch.
McDudley rushes Hackl and presses him up against the cage.
McDudley lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin McDudley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hackl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackl throws a shot from downtown. McDudley moves away and avoids it.
McDudley tries to clinch up but Hackl circles away and keeps his distance.
McDudley moves out of range of the leg kick from Hackl.
McDudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackl throws a sloppy body shot
and McDudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDudley moves out of range as Hackl strikes.
Hackl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Hackl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hackl misses with a hook.
Hackl throws a jab when McDudley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hackl tries a head kick but it misses.
McDudley has managed to clinch.
A short right from McDudley.
McDudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
Hackl blocking some punches.
McDudley scores with a hook to the body.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackl misses with a punch on the inside.
McDudley lands a body shot.
Hackl tries to throw a body punch but McDudley avoids it by throwing Hackl back against the cage.
Hackl tries a body shot but McDudley blocks it.
Colin McDudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDudley prevents Hackl from breaking the clinch.
McDudley lands a right hand.
Hackl throws a head punch that misses.
Hackl tries to throw a body punch but McDudley avoids it by throwing Hackl back against the cage.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDudley moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hackl scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hackl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackl looks to throw the jab but McDudley is out of range.
McDudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackl throws out a loose jab but McDudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDudley rushes Hackl and presses him up against the cage.
McDudley misses with a punch on the inside.
McDudley working aggressively here.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackl tries to stall but McDudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hackl misses with a body punch.
Hackl prevents a body shot from McDudley.
McDudley blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
McDudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for McDudley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDudley scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McDudley.
Hackl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDudley lands an uppercut.
Hackl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McDudley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
McDudley throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hackl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
McDudley lands with a left to the head.
Hackl is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Hackl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McDudley.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
McDudley is working Hackl over against the cage.
McDudley pushes Hackl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackl.
Hackl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackl blocking some punches.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackl.
Hackl blocks an uppercut.
McDudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackl blocking some punches.
Hackl seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDudley.
McDudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackl backwards.
Hackl tries to work over McDudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hackl with a big uppercut! Hackl tries to clinch up but McDudley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hackl to the mat! Hackl covers up and McDudley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin McDudley!
Colin McDudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Darvin Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 2133 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Rokken Roll (ranked 260 p4p, 166 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Roll shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
A left lands for Mangold.
Roll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Roll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Mangold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roll lands a jab.
Mangold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roll moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roll misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Roll swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Mangold's leg but Mangold calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
Roll tries to clinch up
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roll lands an overhand right.
Mangold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Roll.
Roll misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold with the inside leg kick.
Mangold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mangold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Roll.
Roll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Mangold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Mangold lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll blocking some punches.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Roll.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Roll lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Roll tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Roll tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Mangold avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Mangold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangold misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
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!
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangold or not.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold is leaning against Roll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll is trying to break the clinch but Mangold is controlling him.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Roll.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roll clobbers Mangold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mangold with a jab.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Mangold moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Mangold counters with a quick kick to the body but Roll blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangold.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Mangold down.
Roll misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold slips a straight right by Roll.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws out a powerful jab.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Roll misses
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roll misses with a hook.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Roll.
Roll misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Mangold pushes him off.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Roll misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll lands with a straight right. Mangold didn't see that one coming.
Mangold takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Mangold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Roll.
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Mangold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Roll.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roll with a hook.
Roll 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.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll with a nice cross.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Roll throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Mangold throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Roll misses.
Mangold lands a jab to the head.
Roll rushes Mangold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roll can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roll.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll throws out a powerful jab.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roll.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangold thows a body kick. Roll tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangold motions for Roll to come forward. Mangold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokken Roll.
Well Roll has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
A victorious Rokken Roll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 1083 p4p, 3276 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 120 p4p, 320 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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7 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer tries to move into range but Keane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Keane moves his leg out of the way.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane 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.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane misses with a double jab.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Keane slips a jab from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a leg kick.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Mfer.
Keane walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mfer.
Keane walks into a jab.
Keane avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Keane is looking for the big counter here.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Keane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Keane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Keane clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane misses with a double jab
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swinging wildly here.
Mfer throws a push kick but Keane slaps the foot to one side.
Keane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mfer under the eye.
Keane misses with a hook.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Mfer cracks Keane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer jabs at Keane's body.
Mfer moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane with a hook.
Mfer cracks Keane with a good jab.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keane is rocked!
Mfer pounces like a tiger and cracks Keane with a vicious hook! Keane is down but not out! Mfer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Mfer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 240 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 40 p4p, 442 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Paa throws a body kick that misses.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Paa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paa lands with a shot to the body.
Paa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Paa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Paa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Paa cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Paa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
It looks like Paa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paa clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Paa stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Paa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa lands a front kick.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Paa cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Paa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Paa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iso Paa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 416 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Kevin Mamar (ranked 58 p4p, 136 weight class). Mamar has chosen Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Mamar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage throws a jab when Mamar was well out of range.
Gage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gage scores with a hook.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gage showed some decent athleticism there.
Mamar is looking to get back to is feet but Gage passes into side control.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Mamar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamar is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage swings around for an armbar but Mamar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.
Gage looking to control.
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gage trying to control the position.
Mamar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gage looking for subs off his back but Mamar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mamar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gage wants to control but Mamar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gage wants to get back to full guard but Mamar has passed into side control.
Mamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamar's best efforts.
Mamar content to control rather than advance.
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamar wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gage tries to roll over but Mamar keeps him under control.
Mamar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamar wants to get back to his feet.
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gage controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamar as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Mamar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mamar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gage takes the fight into the clinch.
Gage is trying to trip Mamar. He has hold of a leg but Mamar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gage persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gage is looking to pass into half guard but Mamar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamar is in guard.
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamar trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar working some strikes from top position.
Gage looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamar wants to stand but Gage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gage working for a triangle but Mamar defends it easily.
Gage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mamar has picked Gage up and slammed him! Gage can't keep hold of the triangle and Mamar manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamar taking a breather here.
Gage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gage sneaks back into half guard.
Mamar is controlling the pace.
Gage wants to control but Mamar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin Mamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Gage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gage tries to roll over but Mamar keeps him under control.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamar's back!
Mamar staying busy and making it hard for Gage to control.
Mamar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gage has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mamar is defending well but eventually Gage manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mamar has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Oscar Gage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 127 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 19 p4p, 144 weight class). Maestro comes into the arena with Shortwire - Reconfig blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147
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148
15 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro shoots for a takedown but Yung Gai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Yung Gai 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.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot
and Maestro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yung Gai thinking.
Maestro moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Yung Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro lands with a straight right. Yung Gai didn't see that one coming.
Maestro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nap or Tap in the buildup to the fight.
Maestro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yung Gai counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yung Gai.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Maestro tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Maestro is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yung Gai lands a body shot.
Maestro tries to pull guard but Yung Gai holds him up against the cage and eventually Maestro drops back down to his feet.
Maestro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maestro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestro counters with a stiff right hand.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro goes for a double leg but Yung Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yung Gai continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro has Yung Gai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yung Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maestro is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro stays in close to Yung Gai's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maestro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maestro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maestro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yung Gai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yung Gai wants to get back to his feet but Maestro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Yung Gai misses the target.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Yung Gai clobbers Maestro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yung Gai misses with a looping right.
Yung Gai connects with a body shot that sends Maestro's belly button to the back.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Nice uppercut there from Maestro.
A punch combination from Maestro misses.
Yung Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses the jab.
Yung Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Maestro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maestro manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro tries for a kimura but Yung Gai is defending well.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Maestro trying to control but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Yung Gai has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Yung Gai is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maestro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maestro's arms.
Maestro controlling from the back.
Maestro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yung Gai for as long as he can get away with.
Will Maestro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro controls the position.
Maestro trying to control momentarily.
Maestro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yung Gai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yung Gai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yung Gai for a finish.
Yung Gai tries to escape but Maestro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yung Gai has Maestro up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestro blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Yung Gai gets underhooks to prevent Maestro's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Maestro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yung Gai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain a safe position but Maestro gets an underhook and turns Yung Gai into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro can't get the takedown.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestro.
Maestro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yung Gai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Maestro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestro's gas tank.
Yung Gai pushes Maestro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai presses Maestro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestro is trying to drag Yung Gai to the mat but Yung Gai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Yung Gai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai is pushing Maestro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yung Gai lands a right hand.
Yung Gai gets through Maestro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yung Gai after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Yung Gai.
Maestro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Yung Gai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Maestro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestro's gas tank.
Yung Gai has Maestro pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung Gai stops a takedown attempt from Maestro.
Maestro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yung Gai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maestro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Jab by Maestro.
Yung Gai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestro, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung Gai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maestro.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai effectively controlling the action here.
Maestro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yung Gai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung Gai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yung Gai gets underhooks to prevent Maestro's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro being controlled against the cage.
Yung Gai looking to stall.
Maestro tries for a takedown but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro'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.
Yung Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestro.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yung Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maestro lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai wants to counter the offense by Maestro and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Maestro.
Maestro lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Maestro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai is trying to stand up here but Maestro is controlling him well.
Maestro trying to control from half guard but Yung Gai is working away.
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!
Maestro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung Gai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maestro.
Maestro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai is not content to let Maestro control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maestro controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yung Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Maestro misses its intended target.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro had his way with Sum Yung Gai in that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Yung Gai is quick to defend against it.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yung Gai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maestro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yung Gai won't allow Maestro to sweep him here.
Maestro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yung Gai has picked Maestro up and slammed him! Maestro can't keep hold of the triangle and Yung Gai manages to pass to side control!
Yung Gai taking a breather here.
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maestro trying to hold on to Yung Gai's head to control him but Yung Gai postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Yung Gai leaves Maestro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Maestro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro scores with a jab to the head.
Maestro cracks Yung Gai with a good jab.
Yung Gai looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Yung Gai tests Maestro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maestro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yung Gai moves to clinch but Maestro breaks away
and Maestro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro throws a body punch but Yung Gai moves out of range.
Maestro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yung Gai.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Yung Gai is quick to defend against it.
Yung Gai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matija Maestro.
I think Maestro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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