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RISE 139 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Fergusson (ranked 3177 p4p, 5267 weight class) and Shaun Wallace (ranked 378 p4p, 501 weight class). Fergusson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the brave. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wallace's choice of entrance music: Enter The Chaser. Shaun Wallace told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fergusson misses with a straight left.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Fergusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
It seemed like Wallace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace tries to clinch but Fergusson moves away
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergusson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
Fergusson works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson slips under a jab from Wallace.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Wallace misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Fergusson's leg. Fergusson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fergusson lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace is looking to slow Fergusson down with leg kicks.
Fergusson connects with a body shot.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fergusson checks the leg kick.
Fergusson lands with a shot to the body.
Fergusson tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson with a hook.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace tries to work over Fergusson's front leg with a kick but Fergusson checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace slips a straight right by Fergusson.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Fergusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Fergusson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fergusson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Fergusson's knee but Fergusson avoids it well.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
Fergusson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Fergusson does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Fergusson blocks the leg kick.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fergusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fergusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fergusson counters with a left and a right that stings Wallace.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Fergusson looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fergusson!
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
As Wallace backs away, Fergusson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace thumps Fergusson with a low kick.
Wallace tries to move into range but Fergusson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fergusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson scores with a nice body kick.
Jab by Fergusson.
Nice shot by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson sets himself, and Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergusson avoids it this time.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Fergusson lands with a nice body punch.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fergusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fergusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Fergusson's defenses.
Fergusson scores with a hook.
Fergusson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergusson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Wallace works over Fergusson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fergusson.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fergusson. That did some damage!
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
 Wallace is rocked!
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Fergusson finish him?
Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fergusson if he has to take too many more of those.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Fergusson moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Wallace slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Fergusson avoids it with no problem.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Fergusson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
Fergusson takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fergusson lands a jab to the head.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fergusson is able to avoid easily.
Fergusson checks a leg kick.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fergusson as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Fergusson throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Fergusson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson wants to slow Wallace down by chopping away at his legs.
Wallace avoids a kick to the body.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
As Wallace backs away, Fergusson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Fergusson checks a leg kick.
Fergusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fergusson's sensitive parts.
Wallace throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Fergusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
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 Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace clinches.
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fergusson thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson checks a low kick from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Fergusson cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Fergusson off balance momentarily.
Fergusson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace with a nice calf kick.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Fergusson checks it.
Fergusson lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fergusson, as that shot connected.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Shaun Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Fergusson there.
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace tries a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fergusson, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fergusson.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fergusson avoiding damage.
Wallace trying to stall but Fergusson improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fergusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fergusson lands with a right to the head.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Fergusson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson breaks from the clinch.
Fergusson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wallace's head.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson with the inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Fergusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Fergusson stalling in the clinch.
Fergusson stalling the fight.
Fergusson throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fergusson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
Our winner, Shane Fergusson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 1560 p4p, 24343 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 177 p4p, 580 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Yarmalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad misses with a body shot
and Yarmalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarmalenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Yarmalenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Cozad should have avoided that one.
Yarmalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Cozad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarmalenko with a body shot.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarmalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cozad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Yarmalenko saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cozad looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarmalenko swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarmalenko misses its target.
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Yarmalenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cozad lands a right hook to the body.
Cozad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yarmalenko is looking to wear down Cozad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick from Yarmalenko lands but Cozad takes it in his stride.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Yarmalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad misses with an uppercut
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cozad! Yarmalenko lets Cozad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cozad misses with a hook. Yarmalenko ducked under it nicely.
Yarmalenko slips a jab and a cross from Cozad.
Yarmalenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
A head kick misses from Yarmalenko.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Yarmalenko misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Yarmalenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Cozad tumbling to the mat! Yarmalenko takes a step backwards and waves Cozad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whack! Yarmalenko lands a heavy head kick that drops Cozad. The ref tackles Yarmalenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cozad was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andriy Yarmalenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sugar Ray Karter (ranked 2811 p4p, 2011 weight class) and Revazi Nadareishvili (ranked 352 p4p, 248 weight class). Karter comes to the cage accompanied by My own worst enemy . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Sugar Ray Karter !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Revazi Nadareishvili!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karter in his tracks.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Revazi Nadareishvili has been cut.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nadareishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Nadareishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter .
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nadareishvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadareishvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nadareishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter .
Nadareishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter throws a hook but Nadareishvili avoids it easily.
Karter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter .
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karter thinking.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter .
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Nadareishvili.
Karter lands a jab to the nose.
Nadareishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karter throws a hook but Nadareishvili avoids it easily.
Sugar Ray Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadareishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Nadareishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadareishvili moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter throws a hook but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Nadareishvili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
Karter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karter 's corner calls for a 1-2. Karter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter .
Nadareishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nadareishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter .
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Karter misses.
Karter moves away from the strike by Nadareishvili.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter .
Nadareishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Karter 's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter throws a hook but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Nadareishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nadareishvili slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter throws a series of strikes that have Nadareishvili backpedaling.
Nadareishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadareishvili momentarily.
That has opened up Revazi Nadareishvili's cut even more.
Nadareishvili throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Nadareishvili looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Nadareishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter throws a hook but Nadareishvili avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nadareishvili.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nadareishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sugar Ray Karter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Revazi Nadareishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight right.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Nadareishvili saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili staying out of range there.
Nadareishvili cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadareishvili moves away from the strike by Karter .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadareishvili lands a jab.
Nadareishvili lunges at Karter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karter 's hand.
Good exchange - Nadareishvili coming out on top.
Nadareishvili cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Nadareishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadareishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter moves out of range as Nadareishvili strikes.
Nice shot lands for Karter .
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadareishvili scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Karter misses.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nadareishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter .
Nice shot by Karter .
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadareishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Revazi Nadareishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadareishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Karter 's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Nadareishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nadareishvili slips a jab from Karter .
Nadareishvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter punishes Nadareishvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Nadareishvili's shoulder, as Nadareishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Nadareishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nadareishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Nadareishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Nadareishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter slips under a jab from Nadareishvili.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Revazi Nadareishvili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big right from Nadareishvili misses.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadareishvili lands with a right hand.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadareishvili slips a straight right by Karter .
Karter misses with a hook
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karter thinking.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revazi Nadareishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Revazi Nadareishvili's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karter misses with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili connects with a looping right hand.
Nadareishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Karter 's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Nadareishvili misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter scores with a body shot.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadareishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadareishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter .
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Nadareishvili moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter lands with a nice combination. Nadareishvili backs away looking to recover.
Nadareishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter .
Nadareishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter scores with a jab. Nadareishvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karter cracks Nadareishvili with an open hand slap.
Karter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karter staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Nadareishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karter misses with a hook
and Nadareishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadareishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nadareishvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Nadareishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Nadareishvili.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
Karter misses the jab.
Nadareishvili throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Karter connects with a right hand. Nadareishvili shakes it off.
Revazi Nadareishvili's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Nadareishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadareishvili takes one on the button.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Nadareishvili ducks under a wild hook from Karter .
Nadareishvili digs a good hook to Karter 's body.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadareishvili.
Karter slips a straight right by Nadareishvili.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Nadareishvili.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili ducks under a wild hook from Karter .
Karter misses with a hook
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadareishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nadareishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadareishvili tests Karter 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
 Karter is rocked!
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp right that sends Karter to the canvas! Nadareishvili follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Revazi Nadareishvili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Brychczy (ranked 2605 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Lochlain OBrien (ranked 143 p4p, 106 weight class). OBrien has chosen Come out and fight! as his entrance music. Marek Brychczy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Brychczy lands an impressive looking overhand right. OBrien doesn't seem phased though.
OBrien slips a straight right by Brychczy.
Brychczy gets caught flat footed, as OBrien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
OBrien throws a strike but Brychczy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy preventing the sweep.
OBrien controlling Brychczy's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien passes Brychczy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brychczy is fending him off so far but OBrien persists. Nope, Brychczy circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien slips a jab from Brychczy.
OBrien ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
OBrien wants to clinch.
Brychczy thuds a left hand into OBrien's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien dives in and grabs Brychczy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brychczy pushes down on OBrien's head and hops out.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Brychczy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy stuffs the takedown.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OBrien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brychczy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brychczy enables OBrien to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brychczy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brychczy is keeping the position for now.
OBrien postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OBrien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brychczy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is trying to ground and pound but Brychczy uses the momentary lack of control by OBrien to regain half guard.
OBrien is taking a breather. Brychczy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brychczy's head.
Brychczy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brychczy is not content to let OBrien control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Brychczy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brychczy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brychczy tries to get out of the position.
OBrien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brychczy takes a swing at OBrien's ribcage but misses.
OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brychczy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brychczy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OBrien's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brychczy lands with a left to the head.
OBrien has hold of one of Brychczy's legs. Brychczy is fighting the takedown attempt but OBrien gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
OBrien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OBrien postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brychczy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien passes Brychczy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brychczy won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OBrien trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brychczy's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Brychczy.
OBrien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brychczy's waist but Brychczy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OBrien off to one side.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
OBrien closes the distance and pushes Brychczy back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brychczy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
OBrien wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OBrien manages to avoid it.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Brychczy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OBrien tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Brychczy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OBrien was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brychczy pinned against the cage. Brychczy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brychczy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien working the strikes but Brychczy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
OBrien passes the guard and advances to mount!
OBrien unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy is looking to improve his position but OBrien isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien lands a nice shot to the head.
OBrien punching from mount but Brychczy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brychczy is squirming around, avoiding OBrien's attempts to control the action.
OBrien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
OBrien throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
OBrien trying to control but Brychczy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien landing punches.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound.
OBrien thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
OBrien thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brychczy is in a horrible position here. OBrien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OBrien working away from the top, dropping strikes.
OBrien punching from mount but Brychczy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien punching from mount but Brychczy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OBrien scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brychczy?
OBrien throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brychczy because OBrien loaded up on that one.
OBrien throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
OBrien scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brychczy?
Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brychczy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Brychczy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien working Brychczy over with strikes here.
OBrien working the ground and pound effectively.
OBrien misses with a head shot.
OBrien lands with some strikes.
OBrien looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy is squirming around, avoiding OBrien's attempts to control the action.
OBrien raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by OBrien.
Brychczy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brychczy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brychczy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! OBrien celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
Lochlain OBrien thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarrell Newsome (ranked 2076 p4p, 2410 weight class) and Roberto Rossi (ranked 263 p4p, 225 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tarrell Newsome has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tarrell Newsome seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tarrell Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newsome moves into the clinch successfully.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome slows down the pace here.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi wants to stall.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Newsome tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Newsome.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newsome misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome is working Rossi over against the cage.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling the position.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome pushes Rossi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi throws a low kick but Newsome avoids it.
Newsome throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newsome thinking.
A jab from Newsome misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Newsome keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi pushes Newsome up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi trying to control the position but instead, Newsome has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rossi into the cage.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newsome rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newsome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Rossi moves forwards but Newsome connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newsome throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Newsome.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newsome tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome stalls.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi trying to stall but Newsome improves his position.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi is trying to stall.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newsome up against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Newsome is struggling to control the position.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarrell Newsome dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rossi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newsome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newsome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Roberto Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newsome with a nice cross.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newsome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Newsome misses the target.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newsome.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi slips a straight right by Newsome.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Newsome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Newsome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Newsome blocks the leg kick.
Newsome throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newsome thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Newsome.
Newsome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi lands with a hook. Newsome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well.
Newsome misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newsome takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Newsome coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Roberto Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming.
Newsome was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newsome. Newsome circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.
Newsome clinches.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newsome tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newsome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tarrell Newsome.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newsome, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarrell Newsome!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wesley Hardin (ranked 1529 p4p, 2451 weight class) and Thomas Rose (ranked 172 p4p, 268 weight class). John Wesley Hardin 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wesley Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Rose tenderised Hardin's leg. Hardin is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardin checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardin misses the target.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Hardin throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Hardin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose misses with a hook
and Hardin counters with a left to the body.
Hardin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hardin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose lands with a nice body kick.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
We've been told by Hardin's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardin is just out of range.
Hardin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardin defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Hardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose throws a leg kick
and Hardin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Hardin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardin at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardin.
Hardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose works Hardin's body with a nice hook.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardin misses its target.
Hardin blocks a head kick by Rose.
Hardin throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardin circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardin misses the target.
Hardin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
It looked like Hardin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hardin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rose misses
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rose - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body kick there by Rose.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Hardin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Rose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardin doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like John Wesley Hardin has been cut.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Hardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Rose is predictable there
and Hardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Hardin misses with the head strike.
Hardin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardin blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hardin.
Hardin tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hardin back against the cage.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose blocks a body shot from Hardin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rose.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Hardin managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardin tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rose.
Knees to the body from Rose.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Hardin tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Hardin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose digs a right hand into Hardin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardin's gas tank.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardin's elbow.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Rose gets through Hardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Hardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Hardin is blocking nicely.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardin or not.
Rose lands a right hand.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Hardin's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardin.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardin is trying to break free.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardin throws a head punch that misses.
Hardin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose working Hardin over with knees to the body.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Hardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardin.
Hardin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose tries a knee to the head but Hardin blocks it.
Rose tries to work over Hardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hardin.
Hardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Hardin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardin.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardin is just out of range.
Hardin slips a straight right by Rose.
Hardin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardin moves out of range of the body kick from Rose.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardin misses its target.
Thomas Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardin.
Hardin is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
Hardin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
John Wesley Hardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Hardin controls the action.
Hardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Hardin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardin can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Hardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Hardin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Hardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Hardin tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Hardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin.
Hardin misses with a punch to the body.
Rose prevents Hardin from breaking the clinch.
Hardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Hardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardin breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose clinches.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardin is defending well for now.
Hardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardin has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Hardin can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin.
Hardin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Wesley Hardin.
Well Rose 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jørgen Kristiansen (ranked 1143 p4p, 742 weight class) and Jumba Smif (ranked 151 p4p, 111 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jørgen Kristiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumba Smif!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif throws out a counter right but Kristiansen avoids it with no problem.
Kristiansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a counter combo.
Kristiansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Kristiansen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smif checks it well.
Jørgen Kristiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristiansen throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Kristiansen missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristiansen backing away here, and Smif unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kristiansen throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristiansen tries to score with a low kick but Smif moves his leg out of the way.
Kristiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif with a nice cross.
Kristiansen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristiansen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristiansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kristiansen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristiansen pushes Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif gets through Kristiansen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kristiansen misses with the head strike.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif is leaning against Kristiansen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kristiansen.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristiansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kristiansen on the inside.
Smif misses with some punches.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
A short uppercut from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen takes a shot to the head.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Kristiansen lands a left hand.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristiansens head.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kristiansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kristiansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen throws a head punch that misses.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristiansens head.
Kristiansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kristiansen tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristiansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristiansen blocking some punches.
Kristiansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kristiansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristiansen lands a left hand.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
Kristiansen blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Kristiansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristiansen has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kristiansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kristiansen backwards.
Kristiansen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Kristiansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristiansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kristiansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Kristiansen lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Kristiansen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kristiansen thows a leg kick but Smif checks it
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Kristiansen misses the jab.
Kristiansen digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Kristiansen misses with a leg kick.
Kristiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Smif catches Kristiansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kristiansen misses with a body punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif slips under a jab.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kristiansen.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kristiansen lands a body shot.
Kristiansen throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kristiansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristiansen misses with a leg kick
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif swings for the body but Kristiansen moves out of range.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot.
Kristiansen misses with a low kick.
Kristiansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kristiansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kristiansen connects with the punch.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kristiansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Kristiansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif connects with a nice looking jab.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Kristiansen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smif avoids the head kick by Kristiansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Kristiansen moves away and avoids it.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kristiansen lands a head shot.
Kristiansen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Kristiansen misses with a looping left.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kristiansen wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kristiansen cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif slips under a jab from Kristiansen.
A big right from Smif misses.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristiansen tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kristiansen can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kristiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif slips a straight right by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristiansen manages to avoid it.
Kristiansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kristiansen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif scores with a decent looking hook.
Kristiansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Donk. Smif catches Kristiansen right on the button with a cross.
Kristiansen misses with a hook.
Smif's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kristiansen under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kristiansen throws out the jab.
Kristiansen checks a leg kick.
Kristiansen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen thuds a left hand into Smif's body.
Smif scores with a hook.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristiansen.
Smif scores with a shot to the body.
Kristiansen throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Kristiansen blocks a jab.
Kristiansen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kristiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Kristiansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jørgen Kristiansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Kristiansen is out of range.
Smif avoids the body shot from Kristiansen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristiansen tries to land a leg kick but Smif saw it coming and moves away.
Smif throws out a counter right but Kristiansen avoids it with no problem.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kristiansen throws a front kick aimed at Smif's knee but Smif avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jumba Smif will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Smif misses with a hook. Kristiansen ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Smif misses.
Smif moves out of range as Kristiansen strikes.
Kristiansen throws a low kick but Smif moves out of range easily.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Kristiansen misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kristiansen. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristiansen throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Smif avoids the body shot from Kristiansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen misses with a double jab
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kristiansen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kristiansen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smif swings for the body but Kristiansen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kristiansen takes one on the button.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
A left and a right from Smif both land. Nice combination.
Smif swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smif finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kristiansen cracks Smif with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Smif.
As Smif tries to get set, Kristiansen tries to push him back and clinch up but Smif manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Smif.
Kristiansen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Kristiansen takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Kristiansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristiansen manages to avoid it.
Smif swings for the body but Kristiansen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kristiansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kristiansen looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Kristiansen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smif. Smif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kristiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen connects with a body shot.
Smif throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kristiansen on the side of the head.
Kristiansen scores with a leg kick.
Kristiansen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kristiansen throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Kristiansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif throws a push kick but Kristiansen slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Kristiansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Kristiansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristiansen.
Kristiansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif lands with a hook. Kristiansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kristiansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kristiansen looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Donk. Kristiansen catches Smif right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Kristiansen - just one landing.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smif manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kristiansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Kristiansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Kristiansen is looking for a counter combo.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kristiansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Smif.
Smif scores with a jab.
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kristiansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif cracks Kristiansen with a nice body shot.
Kristiansen gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kristiansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Kristiansen.
Smif takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristiansen misses with a punch to the body.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Kristiansen lands with a right to the head.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristiansen lands with a light punch inside.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocking some punches.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristiansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A short body shot lands from Kristiansen as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristiansen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristiansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kristiansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kristiansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Smif blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jørgen Kristiansen.
I think Kristiansen 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jørgen Kristiansen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jørgen Kristiansen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 2213 p4p, 2560 weight class) and Paul Welch (ranked 279 p4p, 323 weight class). Paul Welch 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Welch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Welch as Hohol shoots in.
Welch misses with an uppercut. Hohol saw that one coming.
Welch gets caught napping as Hohol dives in and scores a takedown. Welch manages to retain guard.
Welch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welch has Hohol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Welch.
Welch keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welch's head.
Welch working a defensive guard here.
Hohol is in close to Welch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Welch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol stands up over Welch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol postures up.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol cracks Welch with a solid left hand.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welch's head.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Welch trying to keep a closed guard but Hohol is proving a slippery customer.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohol is one step ahead there.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welch's head.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Welch.
Welch is trying to keep Hohol in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welch's head.
Welch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welch's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Welch is trying to keep Hohol in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welch's head.
Welch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol stands up over Welch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Welch is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Welch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Welch is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch trying to control the position.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hohol distracts Welch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welch trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch looking for a sweep. Not yet Welch, not yet.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohol loads up on a big left hand. Welch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hohol looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Welch can't hide his disappointment, as Hohol celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 1089 p4p, 1361 weight class) and Adrian Sterling (ranked 98 p4p, 124 weight class). Sterling has chosen Snake by Lil Keed as his entrance music. Luuk Benjamin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adrian Sterling's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sterling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Benjamin catches Sterling right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sterling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sterling trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benjamin is adopting a defensive guard.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling stops Benjamin from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Benjamin misses its intended target.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Sterling avoids it well.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Benjamin, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Benjamin against the cage but Benjamin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sterling.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Benjamin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benjamin's waist but Benjamin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Benjamin plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sterling swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sterling face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Penrose (ranked 709 p4p, 935 weight class) and Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 89 p4p, 116 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Penrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozic throws a lazy right hand but Penrose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penrose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penrose throws a wild body kick that Bozic sees coming a mile off.
Bozic throws a push kick but Penrose slaps the foot to one side.
Bozic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozic throws a front kick that sends Penrose stumbling back into the cage.
Bozic looks to land a body kick but Penrose moved away.
Bozic looks to land a right hand but Penrose moved out of range.
Bozic misses with a body shot
and Penrose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penrose scores with the left hand. Bozic knows he should have avoided that one.
Bozic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penrose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozic.
Penrose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bozic throws out the jab.
Penrose is looking to counter punch.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penrose moves away from the strike by Bozic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozic throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bozic.
A counter left hand to the body from Penrose misses its target.
Bozic throws a jab when Penrose was well out of range.
Bozic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penrose momentarily.
Bozic keeps Penrose at a distance using the push kick.
Bozic digs a good hook to Penrose's body.
Penrose is breathing heavily.
Penrose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozic.
Penrose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bozic scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penrose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bozic finds it's way round the side to connect with Penrose's head.
A left lands for Bozic.
Bozic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penrose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penrose just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Penrose walks into a stiff left hand from Bozic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bozic.
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic lands a front kick.
Penrose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bozic scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Roger Penrose has been cut.
Bozic scoring well with a low kick there.
Bozic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bozic throws a good cross that connects.
Bozic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penrose in his tracks.
Bozic thumps Penrose with a low kick.
Bozic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bozic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Penrose to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Penrose looks to clinch but Bozic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Penrose taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
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