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WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Smith (ranked 22140 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 510 p4p, 368 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
Thayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith has one foot on Thayer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Thayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook
and Thayer counters with a two punch combo.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer slips a straight right by Smith.
Thayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thayer's efforts to push away.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Thayer's head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thayer is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thayer duly obliges.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith jabs at Thayer's body.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
Thayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Thayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith wants to stand up but Thayer is controlling him.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith stands up and waves to Thayer to follow him.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith pushes Thayer off and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thayer staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Thayer pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thayer blocking some punches.
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!
Thayer pulls Smith into guard.
Thayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Thayer looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith stands up from Thayer's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Thayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Smith 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.
Thayer shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Thayer is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Thayer.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to hit a sweep here but Thayer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Smith tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Smith wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smith to take his back!
Smith trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thayer's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thayer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Thayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
Smith throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thayer goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith connects with a right hand. Thayer shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body punch.
Thayer blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Thayer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Thayer controls the action.
Smith tries to work over Thayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Thayer blocking some punches.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Smith dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Thayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Thayer looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thayer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Thayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Thayer also avoids with ease.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
And Thayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Smith misses.
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Thayer avoids nicely.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Thayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Thayer moved out of range.
Thayer scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Thayer throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Thayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hook but Thayer avoids it easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Thayer.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Thayer shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thayer shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a jab to Thayer's midsection.
Thayer tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Thayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith digs a good body shot into Thayer's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thayer slips a jab from Smith.
Thayer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thayer on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Smith!
A victorious Rebel Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leg Day (ranked 2646 p4p, 2777 weight class) and Daaniel Teteny (ranked 381 p4p, 408 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny has a takedown stuffed.
Teteny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teteny fails with the takedown.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Teteny and move into the clinch.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a leg kick.
No luck for Teteny with that takedown attempt.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Teteny and move into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
A head kick from Day lands but Teteny takes it in his stride.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Teteny shoots in but Day avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Day counters with a quick kick to the body but Teteny blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day feints and then cracks Teteny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teteny down.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Teteny.
Day is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teteny.
Teteny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teteny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teteny avoids it.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
Teteny avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Teteny is looking for a takedown.
Day working Teteny over with knees to the body.
Day prevents the takedown attempt.
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teteny managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teteny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Day is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Day working Teteny over with knees to the body.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Teteny's ribcage.
Day lands a nice knee to the body.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teteny.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Teteny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Teteny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Day pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Teteny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Day pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teteny shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teteny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teteny looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teteny.
Day rushes Teteny and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teteny is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teteny is looking for a takedown.
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Teteny in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teteny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day connects with a nasty looking knee right to Teteny's face.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daaniel Teteny's cut.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Day lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Day lets loose with a powerful body kick. Teteny will feel that in the morning.
Teteny fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teteny's knee momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teteny.
Day looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
And Day counters with a quick kick to the body but Teteny blocks it.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
 Teteny is rocked!
Teteny is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teteny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Teteny is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Day lands a big knee to the head and Teteny goes down! Day pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leg Day!
Leg Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barnes (ranked 2262 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Luke Bowy (ranked 88 p4p, 70 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bowy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowy lands a big head kick that sends Barnes to the canvas! Bowy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A very excited looking Luke Bowy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 1664 p4p, 1502 weight class) and Azriel Pandens (ranked 221 p4p, 204 weight class). Azriel Pandens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akhmed Dudayev'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 26 - 18 - 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 31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azriel Pandens!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandens.
Dudayev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudayev.
Pandens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Pandens is out of range.
Dudayev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev with the inside leg kick.
Dudayev throws a series of punches but Pandens avoids them all with ease.
Pandens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudayev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudayev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandens checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandens blocks the leg kick.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev misses with a body shot.
Pandens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pandens 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.
Dudayev throws a series of strikes that have Pandens backpedaling.
Pandens cracks Dudayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudayev lands with a nice combination. Pandens backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Azriel Pandens has been cut.
Dudayev misses with a double jab.
Pandens catches Dudayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dudayev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Pandens. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens cracks Dudayev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dudayev falls to his knees and Pandens doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
A relieved looking Azriel Pandens 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 Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 936 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 130 p4p, 168 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160
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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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Mazzariello saw that one coming.
Cervenka swinging wildly here.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
Mazzariello went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka staying out of range there.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka connects with a right hand. Mazzariello shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Mazzariello misses.
Mazzariello defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka lands a jab to the head.
Cervenka lands an overhand right.
Cervenka misses with the combination.
Cervenka swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Cervenka.
A shot to the liver by Mazzariello. Beautiful body shot.
Mazzariello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzariello swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mazzariello on the side of the head.
Mazzariello gets tackled into the cage by Cervenka. Cervenka maintains the clinch.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mazzariello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzariello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzariello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head.
Mazzariello blocks an uppercut.
Mazzariello prevents a body shot from Cervenka.
Mazzariello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello blocking some punches.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzariello backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzariello.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cervenka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzariello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzariello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervenka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cervenka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cervenka tries a body shot but Mazzariello blocks it.
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mazzariello blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzariello.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Mazzariello blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Mazzariello is blocking nicely.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka crunches a lovely knee into Mazzariello's ribcage.
Mazzariello tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Mazzariello back against the cage.
Mazzariello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzariello tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzariello misses with some punches.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cervenka obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Mazzariello.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
A short left from Mazzariello.
Cervenka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cervenka.
Mazzariello misses with some punches.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cervenka lands with a short shot to the head.
Cervenka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzariello lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cervenka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cervenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cervenka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazzariello walks into a left hand.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Mazzariello.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazzariello misses the target.
Cervenka is looking to clinch but Mazzariello is avoiding it.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Mazzariello tried to counter with a leg kick but Cervenka avoided it.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cervenka cracks Mazzariello with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervenka throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mazzariello moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a looping right.
Cervenka tries to clinch up but Mazzariello circles away and keeps his distance.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervenka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cervenka as he connects with a hook.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzariello slips under a jab from Cervenka.
A quick step to the side and Mazzariello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Mazzariello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cervenka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazzariello as he connects with a hook.
Cervenka looks to clinch
and Cervenka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzariello takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Mazzariello misses its intended target.
Cervenka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Mazzariello.
Cervenka has closed the distance and engaged Mazzariello in a clinch.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzariello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.
Mazzariello has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Mazzariello.
A shot in the inside from Mazzariello.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzariello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzariello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
Cervenka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzariello backwards.
Cervenka is leaning against Mazzariello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marek Cervenka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzariello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cervenka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzariello blocking some punches.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzariello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cervenka.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzariello backwards.
Cervenka tries a body shot but Mazzariello blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Cervenka tries to clinch there but Mazzariello circles away.
Mazzariello appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazzariello darts in and clinches Cervenka up against the cage.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzariello is working Cervenka over against the cage.
Cervenka dodges an elbow strike from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka missing with knees to the body.
Mazzariello blocking some punches.
Mazzariello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mazzariello.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzariello.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzariello fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cervenka.
 Mazzariello is rocked!
Mazzariello tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Mazzariello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cervenka pushes Mazzariello against the cage. Cervenka is working some dirty boxing. Cervenka pushes off with a quick right hook! Mazzariello goes down! Mazzariello tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cervenka moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 1244 p4p, 835 weight class) and Ryder Young (ranked 75 p4p, 51 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirt. Young comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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24
265
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32
276
14 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Young misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ryder Young has been cut.
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Young missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a good, hard body kick but Young shrugs it off.
Young looks winded!
Young misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a crisp one two that drops Young! Chai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Young to his feet! Young is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryder Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai avoids the body shot from Young.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Young misses.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the body from Young misses
and Chai counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Young badly! Chai follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Young out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Chai finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bigi Boi Chai!
Bigi Boi Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Johnson (ranked 288 p4p, 527 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 47 p4p, 80 weight class). 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haruki Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peterson darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Peterson into the cage.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Peterson's leg but Peterson calmly moves out of range.
Peterson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Peterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson with a jab.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Peterson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Peterson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peterson to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Peterson is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
A relieved looking Haruki Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 222 p4p, 1235 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 34 p4p, 192 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Diaz has chosen The Stockton Slap Song as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bradley misses.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bradley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradley walks into a left hand.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Bradley should have avoided that one.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Bradley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Bradley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a head shot.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Bradley's defenses.
Bradley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bradley throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Bradley backs away looking to recover.
Bradley takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Diaz 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Bradley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz digs a good hook to Bradley's body.
Bradley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Bradley.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradley takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Bradley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Bradley walks into a left hand.
Bradley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Bradley's head back.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradley misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz sizes up Bradley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradley looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bradley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bradley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bradley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Bradley shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz scores with a one two! Bradley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz sizes up Bradley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz 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.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Bradley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz lands with a hook. Bradley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Bradley back into the cage.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradley or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Bradley takes one to the chin there.
Diaz throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradley. Bradley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradley throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Bradley.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Bradley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley connects with a high kick.
It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.
Bradley tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz digs a good hook to Bradley's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradley looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Bradley and move into the clinch position.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bradley thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Bradley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Bradley throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Bradley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Bradley avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Bradley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Nice cross by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bradley lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
As Diaz backs away, Bradley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noel Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz slips a straight right by Bradley.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Bradley.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Bradley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Bradley is looking to counter punch.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Noel Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 294 p4p, 387 weight class) and Magnus Larsen (ranked 50 p4p, 60 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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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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen lands a head shot.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen looks for the body kick but Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Larsen is looking to chop away at Azevedo Souza's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen misses the jab.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Larsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a combination but Larsen avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Larsen thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Larsen.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Larsen is quick to defend against it.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Larsen misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Larsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Larsen walks into a left hand.
Larsen misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a low kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Larsen throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen throws a body kick that misses.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larsen looks to throw a body kick
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azevedo Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Azevedo Souza is wise to it.
Larsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azevedo Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Larsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Larsen's body. Larsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen walks into a left hand.
Azevedo Souza tries for a takedown but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larsen lands a slapping body shot.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza has closed the distance and engaged Larsen in a clinch.
Larsen misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Larsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azevedo Souza manages to pull guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to control the position but Larsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo Souza actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Azevedo Souza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Azevedo Souza actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Larsen lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsen scores with a jab.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
Azevedo Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsen can pounce on him.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Larsen.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azevedo Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsen, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsen sprawls well. He's pushed Azevedo Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsen thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza is defended easily by Larsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsen.
Larsen scores with a hook.
Azevedo Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Larsen is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza misses with the ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Larsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is looking for a sweep.
Larsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsen is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
Azevedo Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Larsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Larsen is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magnus Larsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Larsen is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
Magnus Larsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 1 p4p, 83 weight class) and Marko Kersikov (ranked 1 p4p, 11 weight class). Takahashi's entrance music is SMOKING & THINKING. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kersikov's choice of entrance music: Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov 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.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Kersikov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takahashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
As Kersikov backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Takahashi's defenses.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Jab from Takahashi.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Takahashi! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takahashi to his feet! Takahashi is in big trouble!
Takahashi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryoto Takahashi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Kersikov lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Ryoto Takahashi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi moves to clinch but Kersikov breaks away
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takahashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi cracks Kersikov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ryoto Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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pop
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