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WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 5381 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 211 p4p, 172 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lezginka - Kavkaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacolod misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bacolod sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bacolod manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Bacolod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bacolod.
Bacolod somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bacolod in his tracks.
Bacolod gets a clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacolod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Bacolod is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Bacolod's guard.
Bacolod has his feet on Magomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacolod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacolod prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bacolod!
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacolod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov prevents Bacolod from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bacolod is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacolod is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bacolod gets back to half guard.
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Bacolod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bacolod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Bacolod has managed to sweep!
Bacolod prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Bacolod with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bacolod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bacolod has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Bacolod manages to pass to side control!
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 Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bacolod quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Bacolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Bacolod is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bacolod avoid being mounted?
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Bacolod won't allow it.
Jingky Bacolod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing shots but Bacolod is blocking nicely.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bacolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Bacolod from improving his position.
Bacolod desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bacolod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bacolod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bacolod taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Bacolod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bacolod is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Bacolod is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Bacolod is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magomedov wants to control but Bacolod is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bacolod's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov working away.
Bacolod managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Bacolod tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bacolod some visible discomfort.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacolod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bacolod looking to control.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bacolod has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Bacolod uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Bacolod counters with a two punch combo.
Magomedov rushes Bacolod and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Bacolod won't allow it.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Bacolod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magomedov up against the cage.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown.
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!
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacolod passes into side control.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bacolod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedov to his feet.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Bacolod tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bacolod prevents it.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bacolod breaks the clinch.
Bacolod connects with a solid leg kick.
Bacolod gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Bacolod jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacolod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Bacolod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bacolod regains guard immediately.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Bacolod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maksud Magomedov!
A very excited looking Maksud Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 2904 p4p, 2676 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 353 p4p, 319 weight class). Harry Hendersons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Long Thai's chin.
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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 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendersons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick from Thai lands but Hendersons takes it in his stride.
Thai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hendersons fails with the takedown
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Hendersons trying to land knees to the body.
Hendersons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hendersons really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendersons avoids the damage to the body.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hendersons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hendersons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendersons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Hendersons's legs - danger averted.
Hendersons looking for a guillotine here but Thai defends easily.
Hendersons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thai is aware though and is defending well.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendersons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendersons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
Thai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendersons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hendersons looking for a guillotine here but Thai defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendersons thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendersons throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thai uses it to pass to side control.
Thai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendersons keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hendersons is trying to get back to half guard.
Thai trying to control the position but Hendersons is working away.
Hendersons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai trying to pass the guard but Hendersons defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Thai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Thai digs a good body shot into Hendersons's ribs.
Hendersons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Hendersons persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hendersons.
Thai has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendersons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Thai works on Hendersons's body with a couple of short punches.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hendersons's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Hendersons takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hendersons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai landing knees to the body.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands an elbow just above Hendersons 's eye.
Thai lands an elbow just above Hendersons 's eye.
Hendersons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thai smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hendersons takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thai.
Thai working Hendersons over with knees to the body.
Hendersons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Hendersons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harry Hendersons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai jabs Hendersons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Hendersons is looking for a takedown.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendersons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hendersons won't want to take too many of those.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Long Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Hendersons in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a shoulder strike.
Hendersons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hendersons's ribcage.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Hendersons in his tracks for a moment.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hendersons's defenses.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thai connects with a body shot.
Hendersons looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Thai scores with a nice strike.
Hendersons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendersons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Hendersons's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendersons tries to avoid it.
Thai jabs Hendersons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendersons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Thai.
Thai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendersons, pushing him back against the cage.
Hendersons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Hendersons in his tracks for a moment.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Thai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thai lands a nice shot to the body.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai connects with a jab.
Hendersons shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Hendersons tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Hendersons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Hendersons is rocked!
Hendersons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai.
Oh Hendersons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
and Thai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hendersons! He's just covering up as Thai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Thai!
Harry Hendersons spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ll be back '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 2460 p4p, 2217 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 362 p4p, 333 weight class). Jonathan Archer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta throws a front kick aimed at Archer's knee but Archer avoids it well.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scaletta. Scaletta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing.
Archer scores with a nice head shot.
Archer swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Archer scores with the left hand. Scaletta knows he should have avoided that one.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Archer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.
Scaletta shoots in and bounces Archer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Archer pushes Scaletta off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer misses with a few strikes there.
Scaletta wants to counter with a clinch but Archer pushes him away.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Scaletta.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scaletta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Archer finds it's way round the side to connect with Scaletta's head.
Scaletta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Archer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scaletta doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Archer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scaletta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scaletta moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Scaletta closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.
Scaletta jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Scaletta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Archer.
Scaletta tries for a takedown but Archer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scaletta tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scaletta!
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.
Scaletta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scaletta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Scaletta keeps him under control.
Scaletta works his way into full mount!
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
Archer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scaletta.
Archer is looking to improve his position but Scaletta isn't that keen on the idea.
Scaletta punching from mount but Archer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scaletta goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Scaletta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Archer counters with a nice body shot.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Archer is looking to slow Scaletta down with leg kicks.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaletta doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaletta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archer defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scaletta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scaletta closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scaletta fails with the takedown.
Archer scores with a nice head shot.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Scaletta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Scaletta off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Archer scores with a four punch combination!
Scaletta shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Scaletta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scaletta is breathing heavily.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Archer looks to land a combination. Scaletta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scaletta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scaletta tries to counter with a clinch but Archer shakes him off and moves away.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
Scaletta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with a straight right. Scaletta didn't see that one coming.
Archer stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Archer thuds a left hand into Scaletta's body.
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scaletta throws a head kick that misses.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Archer.
Archer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scaletta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Archer digs a good body shot into Scaletta's ribs.
Scaletta takes one on the button.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Scaletta with that takedown attempt.
Scaletta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scaletta goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Archer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scaletta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Archer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer lands a jab to the head.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Archer tests Scaletta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer misses the jab.
Donk. Archer catches Scaletta right on the button with a cross.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Scaletta's ribs.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scaletta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance.
Scaletta forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scaletta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer digs a good body shot into Scaletta's ribs.
Archer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Archer lands an overhand right.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Archer with a nice cross.
Archer scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Scaletta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Archer is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta is looking to work some ground and pound but Archer has wrist control.
Scaletta preventing the sweep.
Scaletta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Archer seems keen to control Scaletta's posture.
Scaletta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scaletta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Scaletta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Archer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scaletta.
Scaletta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scaletta under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Archer.
Scaletta tries to move into range but Archer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Archer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Archer scores with a hook.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scaletta clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Scaletta.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scaletta can do to turn this around?
Archer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scaletta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scaletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scaletta tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archer, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 1586 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 217 p4p, 243 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the head.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Dudayev throws a good cross that connects.
 Rogers is rocked!
Dudayev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudayev finish him?
A jab lands there for Dudayev.
Rogers slips under a jab from Dudayev.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Dudayev misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Dudayev was not able to check.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Dudayev's body. Dudayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Dudayev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Good exchange - Dudayev coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Dudayev jumps back.
Dudayev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Rogers.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudayev's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudayev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudayev looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Dudayev misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudayev moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dudayev 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 Rogers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rogers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dudayev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Dudayev keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudayev has wrist control.
Dudayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Dudayev keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers postures up in Dudayev's guard and throws a big left but Dudayev blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Dudayev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudayev throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Dudayev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudayev scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Dudayev as he checks the leg kick.
Dudayev throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Dudayev. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudayev as he connects with a hook.
Dudayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers cracks Dudayev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudayev to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudayev throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev takes one to the side of the head.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Dudayev moved out of range nicely.
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Dudayev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dudayev's head.
Jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Akhmed Dudayev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Dudayev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dudayev is out of range.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Dudayev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
A countering left hand to the body from Rogers misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudayev, as that shot connected.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers slips a jab from Dudayev.
Rogers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudayev defends it well.
Rogers connects with a jab.
Akhmed Dudayev is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers tries a low kick but Dudayev avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudayev at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudayev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Dudayev throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
No joy there for Dudayev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rogers feints and then cracks Dudayev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dudayev down.
Dudayev throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Dudayev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dudayev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut.
Dudayev cracks Rogers with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudayev misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers tries a quick counter leg kick but Dudayev is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Dudayev is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudayev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Dudayev misses.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dudayev in his tracks.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Dudayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Dudayev's ribs.
Dudayev connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers lands a front kick.
Dudayev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dudayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Dudayev moves his leg out of the way.
Dudayev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudayev's head.
Dudayev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudayev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogers is in Dudayev's guard.
Rogers throws a strike but Dudayev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudayev stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Dudayev postures up.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dudayev passes into side control.
Rogers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudayev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
Dudayev controlling the pace for now.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Dudayev dominated that second round.
That's time! Dudayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dudayev blocks the body kick.
Dudayev checks a leg kick.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers lands a leg kick that knocks Dudayev off balance momentarily.
Rogers moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Dudayev throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudayev throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dudayev does it's job there.
Rogers slips a jab from Dudayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dudayev as he checks the leg kick.
Dudayev blocks a jab.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudayev throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Dudayev cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers jabs Dudayev right on the nose. Dudayev blinks but takes it well.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Dudayev had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for Dudayev.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev with a nice calf kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudayev.
Rogers 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.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Rogers counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
An inside leg kick from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Dudayev saw that one coming.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Dudayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudayev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Dudayev misses.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Dudayev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dudayev misses with a hook
and Dudayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers scores with a kick to the body.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Dudayev.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers stuns Dudayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dudayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Dudayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogers looks to land a strike but Dudayev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhmed Dudayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers postures up in Dudayev's guard and throws a big left but Dudayev blocks it.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dudayev keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dudayev struggling a bit here.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudayev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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 Akhmed Dudayev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudayev, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev very nearly forgot to thank AVALON amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 2220 p4p, 2345 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 335 p4p, 348 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurri clinches up against the cage.
Kurri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomes scores with a shot to the side of Kurri's head.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurri takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Gomes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurri.
Kurri can't get the takedown.
Gomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes lands a shoulder strike.
Kurri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurri looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomes misses with a straight right.
Kurri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gomes connects with a right hand. Kurri shakes it off.
Gomes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Gomes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
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.
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomes misses with a wild combination.
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Gomes lands a right hand.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurri.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes lands a right hand.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurri is breathing heavily.
Gomes pushes Kurri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomes.
Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurri wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurri.
Kurri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A short body shot lands from Gomes as the two fighters clinch.
Kurri can't get the takedown.
Kurri prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurri swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri lands with a light punch inside.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurri gets tackled into the cage by Gomes. Gomes maintains the clinch.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Gomes manages to get underhooks.
Gomes lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Kurri.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri throws a head punch that misses.
Kurri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Kurri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurri.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurri goes for a takedown attempt but Gomes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomes has Kurri up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
A short uppercut from Gomes.
Kurri blocks an uppercut.
Kurri wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronaldo Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomes cracks Kurri with a nice body shot.
Gomes stops a takedown attempt from Kurri.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Kurri.
Gomes misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomes.
Kurri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri blocking some punches.
Gomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
In his post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 1808 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 87 p4p, 102 weight class). Roman Ship 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ship throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ship misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ship.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ship has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Ship moves out of range.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Ship throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ship takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulkkinen defends it well.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ship might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.
Ship clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ship has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ship's elbow.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Ship avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Ship has double underhooks.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship with a hook.
Ship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Ship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ship throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Ship misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Ship! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ship to his feet! Ship is in big trouble!
Ship is rocked!
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ship throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Ship looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pulkkinen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ship. Pulkkinen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
After the fight, Sepi Pulkkinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 1414 p4p, 1149 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 199 p4p, 160 weight class). Bleak comes into the arena with Du Hast - Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. Ryan Henderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wulfgang Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Bleak avoids nicely.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bleak defends it well.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson .
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Bleak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henderson 's head.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleak finish him?
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Bleak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bleak moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Bleak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleak.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson !
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson .
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson misses the jab.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bleak throws out the jab.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bleak throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bleak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Bleak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Bleak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bleak scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Bleak counters with a right hand to the body.
Henderson swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
A jab from Henderson does it's job there.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bleak at a distance.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Henderson scores with a jab. Bleak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bleak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson drops his hands momentarily and Bleak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak walks into a stiff left hand from Henderson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bleak lands with a right hand.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson . Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bleak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
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.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Bleak.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bleak counters with a nice body shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleak looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Bleak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henderson ! Bleak lets Henderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Henderson swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
And Bleak counters with a quick kick to the body but Henderson blocks it.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak counters with a right hand from hell and Henderson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Advance Sport Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 544 p4p, 727 weight class) and Slugger Dunes (ranked 81 p4p, 104 weight class). Dunes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The World's Greatest. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson is working Dunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dunes is looking for a sweep.
Peterson landing strikes.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
Dunes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Dunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunes wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson with a jab.
Dunes looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunes looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunes sprawls well. Dunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Dunes tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Dunes lands a leg kick that knocks Peterson off balance momentarily.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Dunes avoids it well.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
Peterson working the ground and pound.
Dunes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peterson 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.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Dunes is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunes is working away from the top position though.
Peterson manages to get to full guard.
Dunes throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Dunes preventing the sweep.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunes's guard.
Dunes controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Peterson passes into half guard.
Peterson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Peterson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peterson is landing with some decent strikes but Dunes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dunes throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunes wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Peterson.
Dunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson throws a combination. Dunes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes misses with a shot to the body
and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dunes to see if he's OK.
Dunes bucks up and tries to throw Peterson off but instead Peterson has got his back!
Peterson tries to keep control of the position but Dunes is staying busy.
Peterson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dunes.
Peterson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes trying to control the position but Peterson manages to sink in the hooks.
Dunes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dunes is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Dunes missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson prevents Dunes from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Dunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunes punching from the bottom.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dunes missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dunes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is nestled in close to Dunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dunes tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
Dunes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peterson's back!
Peterson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dunes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Peterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunes thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Dunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peterson gets full guard.
Dunes stays in close to Peterson's body and controls the position.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Dunes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
Dunes looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
Peterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunes.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Peterson cracks Dunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Dunes.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
As Peterson backs off Dunes throws a huge counter combo but Peterson manages to avoid it all.
Dunes throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Dylan Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
Dunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Dunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunes.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson clinches.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Dunes avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson looking to stall.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Dunes takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Dunes lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunes connects with a single shot there.
Peterson sizes up Dunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunes can do to turn this around?
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunes tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunes to the ground. Dunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunes tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Dunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Dunes sneaks out the side door and pushes Peterson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunes tries to clinch up.
Dunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes lands a body shot.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Dunes avoids it well and moves away.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slugger Dunes.
Well Peterson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 63 p4p, 480 weight class) and Maurits Assndrop (ranked 13 p4p, 75 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assndrop cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assndrop tries to clinch up
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Assndrop moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assndrop.
Assndrop has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Assndrop gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Assndrop is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assndrop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Assndrop jumps guard and drags Veainu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Assndrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veainu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu has control of Assndrop's left arm, preventing Assndrop from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Assndrop is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Assndrop sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assndrop is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Assndrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assndrop trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it.
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Assndrop.
Assndrop seems to be looking for submissions.
Assndrop seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu is in trouble now - Assndrop has advanced to mount!
Assndrop working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Veainu turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Assndrop off and cradles Veainu's limp body as Assndrop celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Maurits Assndrop!
A relieved looking Maurits Assndrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 16 p4p, 36 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Corassa tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Corassa with an uppercut!
Corassa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa lands a head kick!
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Corassa avoids them all with ease.
Corassa 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.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Corassa avoids it well.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Corassa backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
Corassa connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Corassa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Corassa throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Corassa there.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Corassa manages to step out the way in time.
Corassa scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corassa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corassa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corassa throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Corassa scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Corassa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Corassa.
Corassa lands a nice looking body kick.
Corassa throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Corassa.
Sitsongrit defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Corassa tries a head kick but it misses.
Corassa connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corassa.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Corassa.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Corassa walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Corassa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Corassa avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corassa scores with a decent looking hook.
Corassa swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Corassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sitsongrit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corassa has got the better of the exchanges.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa scores with a nice right hand.
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corassa lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Corassa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa with a hook.
Corassa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Corassa checks the leg kick.
Corassa scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
Corassa lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Corassa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Corassa manages to step out the way in time.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corassa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corassa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corassa throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Corassa swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Corassa is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa lands a jab to the head.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit cracks Corassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Corassa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Corassa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Corassa steps away.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Corassa misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Corassa had a free shot at his head there.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Corassa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corassa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corassa lands with a shot to the body.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corassa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick. That will keep Corassa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Corassa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Oh Corassa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corassa cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa seems to have got his legs back now.
Corassa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corassa swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corassa throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Corassa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Corassa misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corassa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Corassa lands a nice looking body kick.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corassa.
Corassa clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corassa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Corassa lands a jab to the head.
Corassa scores with a nice right hand.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Corassa moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
A cross from Corassa lands.
A low kick from Corassa is predictable there
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Corassa throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corassa catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Corassa blocks the low kick.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Corassa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa had his way with Surianglek Sitsongrit in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Corassa fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Corassa swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Corassa down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Corassa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Corassa lands with a good body shot.
Corassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Corassa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Corassa lands a jab to the head.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corassa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Corassa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
Corassa blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corassa lands with a shot to the body.
Corassa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Corassa.
Corassa moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Corassa with an open hand slap.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corassa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa retains his lightweight title!
Eduardo Corassa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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