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Bellicose XXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 1669 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Boris Bors (ranked 98 p4p, 142 weight class). Ostrowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Agnieszka Ostrowski 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Bors!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ostrowski fails to pull guard.
Ostrowski blocks a body shot from Bors.
Ostrowski tries to pull guard but Bors holds him up against the cage and eventually Ostrowski drops back down to his feet.
Bors lands a body shot.
Bors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Bors working aggressively here.
Ostrowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bors.
Ostrowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ostrowski pulls Bors into guard.
Ostrowski has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up.
Ostrowski pulls Bors in close to prevent any damage.
Ostrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bors doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bors manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bors preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors is looking to stand up but Ostrowski won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ostrowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bors has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ostrowski is proving hard to escape from.
Bors gets to his feet - Ostrowski follows without any prompting.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Bors is out of range.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bors has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bors ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
It seemed like Bors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bors has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bors there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bors connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ostrowski's hands.
Bors misses with a body shot.
As Bors tries to get set, Ostrowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Bors manages to avoid the attempt.
Bors keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ostrowski clinches up with Bors and pushes him back against the cage.
Ostrowski presses Bors against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ostrowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski manages to pull guard.
Ostrowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bors wants to stand and escape but instead Ostrowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ostrowski swings around for an armbar but Bors sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ostrowski's guard.
Ostrowski has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ostrowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ostrowski trying to keep a closed guard but Bors is proving a slippery customer.
Ostrowski has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up.
Bors postures up.
Bors is looking to stand up but Ostrowski won't let him.
Ostrowski 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.
Bors wants to get up but he can't break Ostrowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ostrowski working for a triangle but Bors defends it easily.
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 Agnieszka Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ostrowski throws a hook but Bors blocks it.
Bors swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bors misses with a wild body shot.
Bors looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bors fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostrowski slips a jab from Bors.
Ostrowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bors tries to avoid it but Ostrowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bors to the ground. Bors escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bors scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ostrowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Bors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ostrowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Ostrowski misses its intended target.
Bors connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ostrowski misses with a looping right.
Bors moves out of range of the strikes.
Bors unleashes a big counter combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bors closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 Bors is rocked!
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostrowski backing away here, and Bors unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bors is still on wobbly legs! Can Ostrowski finish him?
Ostrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boris Bors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bors seems to have recovered his senses.
Bors walks into a jab.
Bors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Bors lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bors lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Bors blocks it.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch but Bors is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bors misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bors walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Bors lands a right hook to the body.
Ostrowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Bors moves out of range.
Ostrowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ostrowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Bors.
Ostrowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bors takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ostrowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bors's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bors manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
Ostrowski decides to pull guard.
Ostrowski is trying to control the position but Bors postures up.
Ostrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bors's guard.
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard.
Ostrowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bors manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ostrowski has Bors in his guard.
Ostrowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bors is one step ahead there.
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 Agnieszka Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bors throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bors throws a lazy right hand but Ostrowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agnieszka Ostrowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bors throws a shot from downtown. Ostrowski moves away and avoids it.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Bors was well out of range.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Bors slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bors on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bors.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Bors is out of range.
Ostrowski has Bors up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostrowski jumps guard but Bors turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bors.
Ostrowski tries to pull guard but Bors won't allow it.
Bors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Ostrowski lands a right hand.
Ostrowski jumps guard.
Ostrowski is working an open guard so Bors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bors lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bors.
Ostrowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Bors's shoulder, as Bors tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrowski with a jab.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Bors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bors doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bors kicks Ostrowski off and gets back to his feet.
Bors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski scores with a nice strike.
Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
Ostrowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bors smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agnieszka Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Bors ducks down to avoid it.
Bors looks to land a right hand but Ostrowski moved out of range.
Ostrowski slips under a jab.
Bors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bors tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Bors slips the punch.
Bors throws out a counter right but Ostrowski avoids it with no problem.
Bors takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ostrowski backing away here, and Bors unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski moves away from the strike by Bors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski swinging wildly here.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ostrowski thuds his right hand into Bors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agnieszka Ostrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ostrowski, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agnieszka Ostrowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 2406 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 305 p4p, 177 weight class). Korolev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Human Science Experiment. Alexander Korolev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 Las Vegas, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Badmus misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.
Korolev misses with a body kick.
Badmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korolev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Badmus misses.
Korolev throws a hook but Badmus blocks it.
Badmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Korolev.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Badmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badmus.
Badmus fails to pull guard.
Badmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Badmus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korolev gets to his feet. Badmus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Badmus ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korolev.
Badmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Badmus misses with a hook.
Badmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Badmus moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Badmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badmus misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Badmus misses.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badmus manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Badmus.
Badmus moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Badmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korolev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Badmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmus lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korolev lands with a big left! Badmus is wobbled badly! Korolev comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Badmus to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
As Alexander Korolev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I hope you weren’t dreaming of a ‘Great White’ Christmas, Timmy. Yours was always destined to be stained with blood.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miyata San (ranked 1239 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Damian Taylor (ranked 116 p4p, 237 weight class). Taylor has chosen Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw as his entrance music. Miyata San has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miyata San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
San gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
San shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor 's guard.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San postures up in Taylor 's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
San postures up.
San loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
San has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
San wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
San actively working from the bottom here.
San wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor wants to stand but San has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Taylor trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor tries to stand but can't do so whilst San controls his leg.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor wants to stand up but San is controlling the position.
San is looking to improve his position.
San trying to control but Taylor postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. San is in Taylor 's guard.
San with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor seems keen to control San's posture.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San postures up in Taylor 's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
Taylor is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is thwarting San's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor decides to return to a standing position.
Damian Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor misses with a hook
and San counters with a right hand to the body.
San connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
San scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata San is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San is looking to counter punch.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. San showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Damian Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react.
San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
San attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
Taylor digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
San lands a jab to the head.
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
Taylor thows a leg kick but San checks it
so San counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
San distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
San in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
San missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
San prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
San throws a big elbow that misses.
San lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
San misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
Taylor misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Taylor .
Taylor tries to clinch
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor misses with a hook
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor .
Taylor cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but San seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
San misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces San off the cage and back into range.
San looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
San missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
San attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as San controls his hands.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyata San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor misses with some punches.
San manages to pull guard.
Taylor wants to stand but San has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but San gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miyata San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
San feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
San shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
San throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor 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.
San landing some decent shots from guard.
San throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in San's guard. Nice move by Taylor !
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor !
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stands up.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a hook but San avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from San, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Taylor misses.
San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Taylor !
Damian Taylor 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Christ (ranked 1412 p4p, 1440 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 85 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magomedov is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov cracks Christ with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Christ has switched to an armbar! Magomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jefferson Christ!
Jefferson Christ 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 Ichioka Kaori (ranked 801 p4p, 3476 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 118 p4p, 469 weight class). Kaori comes into the arena with GOZEN blaring out of the sound system. Ichioka Kaori has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichioka Kaori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaori scores with a leg kick.
Boytsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boytsov throws a sloppy head kick and Kaori moves out of range easily.
Kaori tries to sprawl but Boytsov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaori is looking to escape.
Kaori is not content to let Boytsov control the position.
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Kaori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaori's coaches at Brotherhood MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kaori wants to get back to his feet.
Kaori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boytsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boytsov gets tackled into the cage by Kaori. Kaori maintains the clinch.
Kaori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boytsov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaori throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boytsov is defended easily by Kaori.
Kaori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boytsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boytsov lands in his opponent's guard.
Boytsov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaori is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boytsov, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Kaori defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaori wanted to stand there but Boytsov had control of the position.
Kaori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaori has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov is working an open guard so Kaori takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Kaori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ichioka Kaori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kaori to counter with a crisp jab.
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaori closes the distance and pushes Boytsov back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaori.
Kaori scores with a shoulder strike.
Boytsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaori manages to break the clinch.
Boytsov fails with the takedown.
Kaori has closed the distance and engaged Boytsov in a clinch.
Boytsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaori digs a right hand into Boytsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boytsov's gas tank.
Boytsov looks winded!
Kaori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boytsov or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boytsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaori's elbow.
Boytsov jumps guard but Kaori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichioka Kaori dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boytsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boytsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaori throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boytsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kaori moves into the clinch.
Boytsov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaori breaks the clinch.
Kaori drives through and clinches with Boytsov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori working aggressively here.
Boytsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori looks to throw a body kick
and Boytsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaori defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Kaori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaori counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Boytsov badly! He tries to strike back but Kaori puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Boytsov out cold! Oh man, Boytsov will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Asakura (ranked 651 p4p, 1155 weight class) and Natalia Pisswater (ranked 39 p4p, 67 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotaro Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura throws a chopping leg kick but Pisswater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pisswater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pisswater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pisswater has hold of one of Asakura's legs. Asakura is fighting the takedown attempt but Pisswater gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pisswater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pisswater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Pisswater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pisswater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pisswater has gone for a leg lock! Asakura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pisswater's guard.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asakura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asakura manages to get himself to full guard.
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Pisswater is proving a slippery customer.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asakura pulls Pisswater in close to prevent any damage.
Pisswater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pisswater advances to half guard.
Pisswater winds up and cracks Asakura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Asakura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asakura tries to get out of the position.
Pisswater is keen to just control but Asakura is a slippery customer.
Pisswater working Asakura over with strikes.
Pisswater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asakura sees it coming and defends easily.
Pisswater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pisswater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Asakura defend it? Pisswater steps over the head and cranks it - Asakura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pisswater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Natalia Pisswater!
After the fight, Natalia Pisswater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 1280 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Thomas Quessy (ranked 169 p4p, 162 weight class). Quessy has chosen NTM - Ma Benz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Santa Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessy misses the jab.
Quessy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quessy fails with a takedown attempt.
Santa Perez avoids the body shot from Quessy.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quessy has his takedown stuffed
and Santa Perez counters with a right hand to the body.
Santa Perez throws a hook but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Quessy misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy swings for the body but Santa Perez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Santa Perez misses the target.
Quessy lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez blocks a jab.
Santa Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santa Perez throws a big counter combination but Quessy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santa Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quessy to score with a decent uppercut.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown but Santa Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quessy.
Santa Perez is looking to counter punch.
Quessy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santa Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Quessy trying to mount his opponent but Santa Perez defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy looks to land a strike but Santa Perez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santa Perez keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Santa Perez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santa Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Quessy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quessy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quessy's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Perez is not going to allow Quessy to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy tries to break free.
Good control from Santa Perez.
Quessy tries to break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santa Perez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
Quessy tries to escape but Santa Perez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Quessy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Quessy rolls, trying to escape but Santa Perez keeps control of the position.
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 Jorge Santa Perez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quessy scores with a body shot.
Santa Perez slips a straight right by Quessy.
Quessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santa Perez has time to react.
Santa Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Santa Perez.
Quessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Perez misses the jab.
Thomas Quessy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Santa Perez blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santa Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santa Perez throws a hook but Quessy avoids it easily.
Quessy scores with a body shot.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Santa Perez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Quessy catches Santa Perez right on the button with a cross.
Quessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Perez is just out of range.
Quessy cracks Santa Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quessy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Quessy coming out on top.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santa Perez enables Quessy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santa Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy content to stall in guard here.
Quessy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santa Perez is adopting a defensive guard.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santa Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santa Perez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santa Perez is looking for a sweep.
Quessy trying to control the position but Santa Perez is working away.
Santa Perez taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy trying to control the position but Santa Perez is working away.
Santa Perez tries to buck Quessy off but Quessy is having none of it.
Santa Perez stops Quessy from passing to mount.
Quessy gets to mount! Santa Perez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Santa Perez tries to lock up and control but Quessy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santa Perez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quessy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quessy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quessy landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Quessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quessy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quessy swings for the body but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Quessy misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Santa Perez misses its target.
Quessy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santa Perez's half guard.
Santa Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Santa Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy throwing shots but Santa Perez is blocking nicely.
Santa Perez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quessy is working away from the top position though.
Santa Perez is not content to let Quessy control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santa Perez is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santa Perez avoid being mounted?
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santa Perez is holding on to half guard well.
Quessy wants to work for an arm triangle but Santa Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santa Perez with the active half guard here but Quessy passes nicely into side control.
Quessy misses with the ground and pound.
Quessy trying to control the action but Santa Perez is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Quessy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Santa Perez is looking to reverse the position.
Santa Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Quessy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Quessy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santa Perez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Quessy's guard! Nice work there by Santa Perez!
Quessy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quessy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santa Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas Quessy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez preventing the sweep.
Quessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quessy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santa Perez uses it to pass to side control.
Santa Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quessy keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quessy tries to buck Santa Perez off but Santa Perez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quessy 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
A relieved looking Thomas Quessy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 666 p4p, 673 weight class) and Macka Briggs (ranked 92 p4p, 94 weight class). Briggs has chosen Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh as his entrance music. Oke Swahn 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs throws a series of punches but Swahn avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Swahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Briggs.
I was talking to Swahn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Briggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Briggs breaks the clinch.
Briggs misses with a hook
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs fails to land the takedown.
Briggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Swahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Briggs rushes Swahn and presses him up against the cage.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Briggs tries a body shot but Swahn blocks it.
Swahn works on Briggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Swahn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Briggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Briggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Briggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Briggs goes for a takedown attempt but Swahn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oke Swahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macka Briggs.
Briggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Swahn circles away.
Briggs lands with a cross.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws the left hand but Swahn avoids the punch easily.
Briggs lands a jab to Swahn's midsection.
Briggs 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.
Briggs pushes Swahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn is working Briggs over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn lands a left hand.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Briggs can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swahn.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Briggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Briggs blocking some punches.
Briggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briggs scores with the left hand. Swahn knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Macka Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Briggs.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Briggs throws out a powerful jab.
Oke Swahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swahn looks for the body kick but Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs tries to counter with a clinch but Swahn shakes him off and moves away.
Briggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Briggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn checks a low kick from Briggs.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Briggs throws a lazy right hand but Swahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swahn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs feints and as Swahn raises his hands in defense, Briggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swahn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Briggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Briggs stops Swahn from standing up.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swahn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Briggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Briggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Swahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Swahn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swahn wants it to stay on the feet.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Briggs just manages to avoid it.
Briggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Swahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Briggs swings widly with a right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macka Briggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Briggs misses with a left hand
and Swahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briggs throws a body punch but Swahn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Briggs looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swahn as he jumps to the side.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs lands a nice shot that snaps Swahn's head back.
Briggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Briggs misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Briggs.
Briggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Briggs thinking.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Briggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swahn slips a straight right by Briggs.
It looked like Swahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Briggs.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Briggs clinches up with Swahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Oke Swahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Swahn.
Swahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Briggs or not.
Briggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Macka Briggs's cut even more.
Swahn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Briggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Briggs - just one landing.
Swahn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Swahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Briggs throws a combination. Swahn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briggs swinging wildly here.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs misses with a double jab.
Briggs misses with a takedown
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Oke Swahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macka Briggs.
Briggs misses with a left hand
and Swahn counters with a low kick, right behind Briggs 's knee.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Swahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Briggs.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Swahn's shoulder, as Swahn tries to avoid the shot.
Briggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Briggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Briggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Briggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Briggs scores with a jab. Swahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Briggs tries to clinch but Swahn moves out of range.
Briggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swahn checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Swahn.
Briggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swahn's hands.
Swahn takes one on the button.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Briggs connects with the punch.
Briggs throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Briggs just manages to avoid it.
Briggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swahn.
Briggs misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Briggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swahn counters with a crisp one two that drops Briggs! Swahn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Briggs to his feet! Briggs is in big trouble!
Briggs is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Briggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Swahn finish him?
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swahn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn counters with a huge right that knocks Briggs out cold! Swahn is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
Oke Swahn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugsy Seigel (ranked 297 p4p, 887 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 17 p4p, 47 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik is looking to clinch.
A big left from Seigel misses.
We've been told by Seigel's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pustik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seigel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Pustik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seigel doesn't seem phased though.
Seigel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pustik wants to clinch but Seigel slips to the side
enabling Seigel to counter with a crisp jab.
Pustik misses with a body shot.
Pustik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seigel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pustik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seigel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pustik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seigel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seigel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pustik is out of range and Seigel settles back down.
Prokop Pustik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seigel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pustik throws an overhand right that lands on Seigel's shoulder, as Seigel tries to avoid the shot.
Pustik tries to clinch up
and Seigel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel slips a straight right by Pustik.
A quick step to the side and Seigel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pustik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seigel has time to react.
Pustik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pustik tries to clinch but Seigel is having none of it.
Seigel lands a front kick.
Pustik throws a lazy uppercut
and Seigel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seigel.
Seigel digs a right hand into Pustik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pustik's gas tank.
Pustik looks winded!
Pustik misses with a punch on the inside.
Pustik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pustik takes a shot to the head.
Seigel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
Seigel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Pustik blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seigel obliges.
Seigel drops Pustik with a big knee straight up the middle! Pustik is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pustik is rocked!
It looks like Prokop Pustik has been cut.
Seigel throws a pinpoint strike between Pustik's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Pustik crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Seigel scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 660 p4p, 258 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 91 p4p, 39 weight class). Raja Khanna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khanna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Khanna is pressing down on Sycek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sycek postures up.
Khanna managing to control the position.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khanna is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Khanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sycek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Khanna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek is in close to Khanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khanna trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khanna throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sycek postures up.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek cracks Khanna with a solid left hand.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek distracts Khanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek postures up in Khanna's guard and throws a big left but Khanna blocks it.
Sycek postures up in Khanna's guard and throws a big left but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna looking to control.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek distracts Khanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Sycek is working Khanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Khanna looking to control.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek distracts Khanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Khanna stuffs the takedown attempt from Sycek. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sycek slips a straight right by Khanna.
Sycek tries to counter with a takedown but Khanna is quick to defend against it.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sycek.
Nice shot by Khanna.
Sycek goes for a double leg but Khanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khanna continues to drive forward.
Khanna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sycek.
Sycek tries a body shot but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Khanna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sycek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khanna can do to turn this around?
Khanna tries a body shot but Sycek blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khanna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sycek ducks right into an uppercut from Khanna.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Khanna digs a good hook to Sycek's body.
Khanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Sycek seems unphased.
Khanna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Khanna circles away easily
and Khanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khanna tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khanna to the ground. Khanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khanna - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna lands a head shot.
Sycek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khanna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Khanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khanna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khanna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Khanna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Khanna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khanna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Khanna's legs - danger averted.
Khanna throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanna has wrist control.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek stands up over Khanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khanna looking to control.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khanna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khanna trying to control the position.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Sycek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Khanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sycek'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!
Sycek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khanna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sycek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khanna pinned against the cage. Khanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sycek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khanna to the ground. Sycek is now in Khanna's guard.
Sycek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khanna is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khanna has his hands on Sycek's head, controlling the position.
Sycek is in close to Khanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Khanna is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Khanna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sycek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Khanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khanna is controlling Sycek's posture.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Khanna looking to control.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.
Khanna is rocked!
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Khanna blocks nicely.
Sycek postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sycek 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!
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