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BB 83 - Virus vs Keji PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjy Roberts (ranked 2409 p4p, 3192 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 347 p4p, 427 weight class). Roberts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjy Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menday lands a jab to the head.
Menday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menday scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Menday misses its intended target.
Menday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Menday misses with a left hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a left hand
enabling Menday to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menday staying out of range there.
Roberts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Menday ducked under it nicely.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menday defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Menday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Menday counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts dips to his left and cracks Menday with an uppercut!
Menday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts tries a low kick but Menday avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts connects with a nice looking jab.
Benjy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Menday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Menday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Menday cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Menday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Menday throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menday to score with a decent uppercut.
Menday scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Menday circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Roberts to the canvas! Roberts doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Menday keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A very excited looking Adams Menday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Longchain (ranked 2875 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Thomas Bennett (ranked 332 p4p, 371 weight class). Jim Longchain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchain misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett tries to clinch but Longchain moves out of range.
Longchain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longchain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longchain gets tackled into the cage by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Bennett wants the takedown. Longchain is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Longchain's guard against the cage.
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Longchain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Longchain has escaped and now he's on top!
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Longchain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Longchain is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longchain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Longchain pushes his legs off easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Longchain postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow.
Longchain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longchain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longchain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bennett pushes a forearm under Longchain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Longchain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
A less than humble Thomas Bennett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 1312 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 73 p4p, 161 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. Tzeng has chosen Mantra Chant as his entrance music. Shu Fang Tzeng struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost lands a left and a right that send Tzeng crashing to the mat, dazed. Frost thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzeng has time to react.
 Tzeng is rocked!
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Tzeng counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tzeng is still in real trouble! Can Frost finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Tzeng seems to have recovered his senses.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Frost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzeng stops Frost from getting back to his feet.
Frost missing with punches from the bottom.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Frost could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tzeng has cracked it and Frost is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Robert Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Helenius (ranked 852 p4p, 966 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 112 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rupert Helenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helenius thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine has Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
Helenius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Helenius closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Helenius.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helenius.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helenius feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helenius.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Helenius throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helenius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Helenius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries to stall but Helenius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine pushes Helenius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Helenius takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
Helenius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Helenius misses with a body punch.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Helenius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentine is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Valentine.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine pushes Helenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Helenius - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Helenius.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Helenius controls the action.
Helenius wants a takedown.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helenius misses with a body punch.
Helenius is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Valentine has Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine cracks Helenius with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helenius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helenius looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Helenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valentine drives through and clinches with Helenius against the cage.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helenius on the side of the head.
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine presses Helenius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helenius.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helenius lands with a left to the head.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helenius is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters 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!
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Valentine throws a sloppy strike and Helenius has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Valentine is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Helenius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Smith (ranked 1494 p4p, 1722 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 191 p4p, 216 weight class). BC Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Okafor was just out of range.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Titan Fitness $180/wk in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
As Okafor backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okafor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okafor is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Okafor is trying to control but can't.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Okafor from improving his position.
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okafor keeping control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okafor's guard.
Okafor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor misses the jab.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Okafor kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Okafor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
That kick from Smith tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Okafor.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Okafor trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okafor into the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor jabs at Smith's body.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Smith thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Okafor jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okafor did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Okafor pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor wants to control but Smith postures up.
Okafor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working.
Okafor tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Okafor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Okafor back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Smith lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okafor's guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Okafor stands up from Smith's guard - Okafor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okafor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smith easily slips into full mount!
Okafor is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Okafor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okafor is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You get the feeling that Okafor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
BC Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Okafor has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 407 p4p, 733 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 59 p4p, 110 weight class). Obaminator's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Obaminator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obaminator down.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator lands a head kick!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obaminator forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Obaminator lands with a right to the head.
Obaminator lands a body punch.
Obaminator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obaminator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Obaminator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
An inside leg kick from Obaminator misses.
Kushnirov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
A left and a right from Kushnirov both land. Nice combination.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obaminator there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obaminator forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov tries to break the clinch but Obaminator is controlling the position.
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator moves into range and clinches up with Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Obaminator has him pressed against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kushnirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Obaminator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Obaminator throws a quick counter head kick but Kushnirov was just out of range.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obaminator's hands.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator looks to land a combination. Kushnirov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Obaminator cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obaminator drops his hands momentarily and Kushnirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Obaminator avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
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 Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obaminator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obaminator lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Kushnirov tries to land a body kick
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obaminator checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obaminator doesn't seem bothered though.
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Obaminator checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator jabs Kushnirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick lands from Obaminator that sends Kushnirov to the canvas. Kushnirov tries to scramble back to his feet but Obaminator brings him back down into side control.
Kushnirov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator controlling the position.
Obaminator tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obaminator has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator trying to control the action but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obaminator passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kushnirov!
Kushnirov stops Obaminator from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kushnirov tries to lock up and control but Obaminator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obaminator trying to control but Kushnirov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnirov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Obaminator.
Kushnirov tries to lock up and control but Obaminator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obaminator looking to control but Kushnirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Obaminator's lack of action.
Kushnirov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kushnirov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Obaminator seems to be looking for submissions.
Obaminator uses his free foot to push down on Kushnirov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is controlling an arm, preventing Obaminator from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Obaminator thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kushnirov wants to hold on but Obaminator pushes him away.
Kushnirov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Obaminator.
Obaminator avoids the attempt from Kushnirov to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with an outside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kushnirov throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
It appears Obaminator was looking to counter with a kick there.
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kushnirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to work over Obaminator's front leg with a kick but Obaminator checks it.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obaminator slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Obaminator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Obaminator cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kushnirov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov lunges at Obaminator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obaminator's hand.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Obaminator's leg. Obaminator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov wants to land a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Obaminator moved away.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barack Obaminator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Obaminator blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Kushnirov.
I think Obaminator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
A victorious Barack Obaminator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 103 p4p, 403 weight class) and Juki Allu (ranked 15 p4p, 58 weight class). Bjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate - Denzel Curry. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Allu.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Allu slips the punch.
Allu moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bjornsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Allu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Allu.
Allu tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Allu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
We've been informed that Allu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bjornsson tries to work over Allu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allu lands a left hand.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Allu.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Allu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Allu blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Allu.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allu scores with a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Still in the clinch, Allu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Allu lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allu.
Allu gets through Bjornsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjornsson.
A short uppercut from Allu.
Good body shot from Allu.
Allu pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Allu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornsson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allu.
Allu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
Allu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allu lands a shot to the body.
Allu breaks the clinch.
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu clinches.
Allu manages to break the clinch.
Bjornsson 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.
Allu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Crack! A monster head kick from Allu and Bjornsson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Allu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu is the new heavyweight champion!
Juki Allu made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 134 p4p, 544 weight class) and Abdul Keji (ranked 4 p4p, 21 weight class). Corona Virus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdul Keji's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keji throws out a loose jab but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus is looking to counter punch.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Virus throws a shot from downtown. Keji moves away and avoids it.
Keji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virus. Virus obviously looking to wear him down.
Keji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Virus misses with a right hand
and Keji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keji.
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keji counters with a nice right hand that sends Virus toppling to the canvas! Virus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keji finish him?!
 Virus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keji connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Virus out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Abdul Keji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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