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DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Cruz (ranked 2895 p4p, 4178 weight class) and Ed Bridger (ranked 231 p4p, 314 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Yankee / Gasolina. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ed Bridger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Bridger!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Bridger slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Bridger slips the punch.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Bridger tries to clinch up.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Bridger saw that one coming.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridger feints a counter leg kick.
Bridger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bridger connects with a high kick.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Cruz lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bridger missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Bridger counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridger.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Bridger.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Bridger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bridger throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
Bridger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bridger avoids nicely.
Bridger flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Bridger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bridger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Bridger misses with a leg kick.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Bridger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bridger moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridger throws a big counter head kick but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Bridger flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bridger defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bridger feints a counter leg kick.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bridger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bridger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bridger moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bridger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bridger counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bridger. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cruz cracks Bridger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bridger dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
An inside leg kick lands from Bridger.
Cruz tests Bridger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bridger misses with a body shot.
Bridger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Bridger lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Bridger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bridger momentarily.
A head kick from Bridger lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Bridger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bridger under the eye.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Bridger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bridger misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Bridger misses with a two punch combination.
Bridger moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridger.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bridger moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bridger lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bridger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bridger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick misses from Bridger.
Bridger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a jab when Bridger was well out of range.
Pablo Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridger can do to turn this around?
Bridger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bridger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bridger misses with a hook.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Bridger counters with a leg kick.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger is looking for the big counter here.
Bridger wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Jab by Cruz.
Bridger slips under a jab from Cruz.
Bridger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Bridger.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger throws a fast counter high kick but Cruz manages to duck under it in time.
Bridger throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Bridger manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Bridger misses.
Bridger throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Bridger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bridger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridger cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Bridger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Bridger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Bridger's body.
Bridger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bridger.
Cruz digs a good hook to Bridger's body.
Cruz digs a good hook to Bridger's body.
Cruz jabs Bridger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Bridger.
Bridger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Bridger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bridger avoids nicely.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bridger. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Bridger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Bridger slips a straight right by Cruz.
Bridger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bridger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Cruz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Bridger throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bridger's ribs.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bridger lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridger tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bridger throws out a powerful jab.
Bridger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bridger misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Cruz.
Bridger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridger manages to avoid it.
Bridger looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
A low kick from Bridger misses
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bridger thinking.
Bridger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Bridger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bridger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bridger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Bridger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ed Bridger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Bridger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cruz blocks the low kick.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bridger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bridger moves out of range.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Bridger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tests Bridger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bridger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bridger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Bridger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bridger looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Bridger's body. Bridger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Cruz takes a swing at Bridger's ribcage but misses.
Bridger tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Bridger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bridger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridger.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Bridger misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bridger's ribs.
Bridger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
letting Bridger counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Bridger is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz cracks Bridger with an open hand slap.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Bridger counters with a head kick. That will keep Cruz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bridger slips under a jab.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bridger blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Bridger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz jabs Bridger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bridger at a distance.
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
Bridger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz takes a swing at Bridger's ribcage but misses.
Bridger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Bridger moved out of range nicely.
Cruz connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Cruz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pablo Cruz made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Average Tycoon Player (ranked 3090 p4p, 2582 weight class) and Evan MacMillan (ranked 350 p4p, 300 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Average Tycoon Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown but Tycoon Player shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacMillan shoots in but Tycoon Player avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacMillan moves out of range of the strikes.
MacMillan is looking for the big counter here.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown but Tycoon Player shows good takedown defense.
Average Tycoon Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan MacMillan.
MacMillan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
MacMillan shoots in for a double leg but Tycoon Player sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tycoon Player lands a really nice looking cross but MacMillan seems unphased.
 It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
Tycoon Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacMillan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan misses with a takedown
and Tycoon Player counters with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon Player throws a big shot that misses.
MacMillan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan slips a jab and a cross from Tycoon Player.
MacMillan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon Player is trying to stand up here but MacMillan is controlling him well.
MacMillan is working for a kimura here but Tycoon Player manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacMillan's guard.
Tycoon Player will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacMillan is looking for a triangle but Tycoon Player pushes his legs off easily.
Tycoon Player gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacMillan or perhaps it was just good defense by Tycoon Player, which made it look bad.
Tycoon Player seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tycoon Player lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillan shoots in looking for a takedown but Tycoon Player manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacMillan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tycoon Player throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tycoon Player keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Evan MacMillan's cut even more.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut
enabling MacMillan to counter with a crisp jab.
MacMillan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tycoon Player throws a sloppy head kick and MacMillan moves out of range easily.
MacMillan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacMillan fails with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon Player lands a jab to MacMillan's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan blocks a jab.
MacMillan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tycoon Player throws a lazy right hand but MacMillan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And MacMillan tries to counter it with a takedown but Tycoon Player pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacMillan shoots in and drives through. Tycoon Player sprawls well.
Tycoon Player misses with a straight left.
MacMillan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and as MacMillan loses concentration momentarily, Tycoon Player counters with a picture perfect head kick! MacMillan goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Average Tycoon Player!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aljamain Sterling (ranked 2757 p4p, 4076 weight class) and Lou Gotch (ranked 187 p4p, 261 weight class). Sterling comes to the cage accompanied by I Love. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Gotch misses.
Gotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
Gotch misses with the combination.
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gotch to the mat! Gotch manages to get full guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch trying to control the position here.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Gotch has his hands on Sterling's head, controlling the position.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
Sterling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard.
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling trying to control the position.
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gotch is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sterling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gotch ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch drops Sterling with a left right combo! Gotch follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Sterling is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Oh Sterling is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gotch steps into range and cracks Sterling with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sterling flops backwards and Gotch dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.
Sterling has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Sterling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotch controls the pace.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now.
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gotch escapes and throws Sterling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sterling tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sterling will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotch tries to move to mount but Sterling blocks the move with his legs.
Sterling is letting Gotch control him for a moment.
Sterling looking for a sweep but Gotch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Gotch looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Sterling tries to improve his position but Gotch has taken his back! Gotch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sterling tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gotch pushes Sterling away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davante Dunbar (ranked 2207 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Myles Murray (ranked 268 p4p, 190 weight class). Dunbar comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - More Than I Could Chew. On his way into the cage it seems that Davante Dunbar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Davante Dunbar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Myles Murray!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
Dunbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Dunbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunbar misses with a hook to the body
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar tries to counter by clinching up but Murray breaks away and moves out of range.
Dunbar misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray cracks Dunbar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murray cracks Dunbar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dunbar falls to his knees and Murray 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 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Murray!
Myles Murray was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murfum Orcarm (ranked 1624 p4p, 3573 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 89 p4p, 155 weight class). Julio Christ will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Murfum Orcarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orcarm.
Orcarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orcarm.
Christ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christ defends it nicely.
Christ connects with a solid leg kick.
Christ throws a body kick that misses
so Orcarm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orcarm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcarm throws a strike but Christ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orcarm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving.
Orcarm throws his legs up looking for a submission but Christ uses it to pass to side control.
Orcarm is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orcarm is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Christ has latched onto it... Big trouble! Christ pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Orcarm is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Christ!
A relieved looking Julio Christ 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 745 p4p, 1813 weight class) and Sonny Corleone Jr. (ranked 109 p4p, 244 weight class). Korolev comes to the cage accompanied by Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Corleone Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Corleone Jr. lands but Korolev takes it in his stride.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Dogs Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Corleone Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Corleone Jr..
Korolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korolev lands a slapping body shot.
Corleone Jr. 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.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Corleone Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Corleone Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Corleone Jr. on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korolev lands a head shot.
It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut.
Corleone Jr. scores with a body shot.
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!
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corleone Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone Jr. momentarily.
Corleone Jr. misses with a body punch
and Korolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corleone Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Corleone Jr. moved out of range.
Corleone Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corleone Jr..
Korolev tests Corleone Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev lands an overhand right.
 Corleone Jr. is rocked!
That has opened up Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut even more.
Corleone Jr. misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korolev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muenster Romano (ranked 954 p4p, 1139 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 130 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muenster Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano tries to clinch up.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Romano wants to clinch.
Romano clinches up against the cage.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Skolz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Skolz tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Skolz.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz prevents a body shot from Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Romano lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Skolz is looking to chop away at Romano's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz connects with a leg kick.
Skolz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romano doesn't seem bothered though.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Skolz throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Romano.
A good leg kick by Skolz.
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz is trying to push Romano away but Romano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skolz cracks Romano with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Skolz.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Skolz.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Romano lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Romano prevents Skolz from breaking the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Romano blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Romano tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skolz takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throws out a leg kick but Romano moves out of range and Skolz only half commits.
Skolz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Skolz misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Skolz scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Skolz pushes him off.
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!
A big right from Skolz misses.
Skolz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Skolz in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano pushes Skolz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz prevents a body shot from Romano.
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Romano clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skolz takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Skolz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Skolz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Romano does it's job there.
Romano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skolz.
Romano clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Skolz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Skolz.
Skolz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Romano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Romano with a jab.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Romano.
Skolz unleashes a big counter combination but Romano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Skolz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Romano tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skolz cracks Romano with an open hand slap.
Skolz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romano under the eye.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Romano connects with a body shot.
Skolz thows a body kick. Romano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Romano moves into the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Romano gets a clinch.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Skolz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Romano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Romano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Romano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Jab by Romano.
Romano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skolz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skolz scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Skolz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skolz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skolz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skolz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skolz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skolz throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
Romano sends Skolz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romano is motioning to the referee to let Skolz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Skolz is rocked!
Romano jabs Skolz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skolz is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Skolz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skolz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skolz at a distance.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
Romano has managed to clinch.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano throws a big uppercut that drops Skolz! More strikes from Romano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Skolz lies dazed against the cage as Romano celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 886 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Little Bandit (ranked 66 p4p, 93 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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146
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135
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Little Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bandit trying to control here.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandit manages to get to full guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandit is controlling Dux's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandit holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandit told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Bandit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bandit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux working over Bandit with some ground and pound. Bandit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bandit is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Bandit's temple.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Bandit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Bandit wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Bandit is concentrating on defense, preventing Dux from advancing position.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux wants to advance to full mount but Bandit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dux trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Bandit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux seems keen to control Bandit's posture.
Dux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dux keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking to sweep but instead, Bandit has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bandit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dux defending well as Bandit loads up on a big left hand.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bandit sprawls and moves away.
Bandit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
A little jabbing left from Bandit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandit moves into the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Bandit holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dux jumps guard and drags Bandit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandit won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Bandit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dux!
Dux landing strikes.
Dux trying to control the position but Bandit is working away.
Bandit sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandit tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Bandit taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bandit trying to control but Dux postures up.
Bandit is looking to improve his position.
Bandit controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux trying to control the action but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
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.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Bandit defending well.
Dux is trying to control. Bandit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandit gets full guard.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandit controlling Dux's posture.
Bandit is trying to keep Dux in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bandit sprawls and moves away.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Dux moves into the clinch.
Dux pulls guard successfully.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bandit keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandit pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Dux works over Bandit with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux throws an elbow that misses. Bandit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dux's guard. Nice move by Bandit!
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Bandit stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Bandit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Little Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandit is still trying to improve position.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
Bandit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Bandit is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Dux cracks Bandit with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux throws a strike aimed at the side of Bandit's head but Bandit avoids it well.
Dux scores with punches from side control.
Bandit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Bandit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandit is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandit has hold of Dux's hands but Dux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank Dux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 145 p4p, 791 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 20 p4p, 114 weight class). Babcock has chosen San Francisco Live Medley as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babcock at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Babcock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock misses with a body kick.
Babcock needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Babcock misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Babcock lands with a shot to the body.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Babcock right on the nose. Babcock blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit pushes Babcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Babcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babcock throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Babcock tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Babcock's front leg but catches the back leg as Babcock tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babcock.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babcock tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Babcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babcock lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babcock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
And Babcock tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Babcock misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Babcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Babcock tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Babcock throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Babcock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Babcock.
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Babcock defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock throws an elbow that misses.
Babcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babcock throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Babcock tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Babcock blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babcock under the eye.
Babcock stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babcock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Babcock throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babcock closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babcock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Babcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is stalling here.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Babcock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Babcock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babcock's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Babcock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babcock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babcock can turn it around.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets through Babcock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babcock manages to pull guard.
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!
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babcock is proving hard to escape from.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back.
Babcock staying out of range there.
Babcock misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Babcock shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Babcock slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Babcock throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babcock throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Babcock and move into the clinch.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babcock momentarily.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Babcock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babcock is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Babcock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock throws an elbow but Sitsongrit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Babcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Babcock looks up at the clock and then as Sitsongrit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Babcock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Babcock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well.
Babcock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Babcock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Babcock cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand but Sitsongrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Babcock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Babcock crashes against the mat.
Babcock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babcock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it.
Babcock with the ground and pound but Sitsongrit regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Babcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babcock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Babcock.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kano Sicarius (ranked 641 p4p, 603 weight class) and Bishop Bonesteel (ranked 52 p4p, 47 weight class). Sicarius comes to the cage accompanied by Klendathu Drop. Bishop Bonesteel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Sicarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bishop Bonesteel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
Sicarius moves out of range as Bonesteel strikes.
Sicarius throws an off balance right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sicarius thinking.
Sicarius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonesteel.
Sicarius checks a leg kick nicely.
Sicarius throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
Sicarius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonesteel!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonesteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sicarius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sicarius landing strikes.
Sicarius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sicarius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonesteel down.
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!
Bonesteel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bonesteel struggling a bit here.
Sicarius lands a nice forearm strike.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sicarius cracks Bonesteel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bonesteel is trying to get back to half guard.
Sicarius working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius working the head and body with strikes.
Sicarius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sicarius landing strikes.
Sicarius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bonesteel is looking for a sweep.
Bonesteel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonesteel is trying to improve his position.
Bonesteel manages to get back to half guard.
Sicarius working Bonesteel over with strikes.
Bonesteel has hold of Sicarius's hands but Sicarius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bonesteel is rocked!
Sicarius is thwarting Bonesteel's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Sicarius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bonesteel wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sicarius seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonesteel taking some punishment here, with Sicarius in his half guard.
Sicarius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonesteel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel is looking for a sweep. Sicarius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonesteel is positioning himself well to prevent Sicarius advancing to mount.
Bonesteel wants to control but Sicarius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonesteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sicarius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sicarius working Bonesteel over with strikes.
Bonesteel is looking to improve his position.
Bonesteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonesteel.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonesteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sicarius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bonesteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sicarius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius chips away with some ground and pound.
Sicarius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sicarius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonesteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sicarius has managed to get both his arms back between Bonesteel's legs - danger averted.
Sicarius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sicarius works over Bonesteel with some ground and pound from guard.
Sicarius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Sicarius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sicarius scoring with some ground and pound.
Sicarius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sicarius pushes down on Bonesteel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bonesteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonesteel is controlling Sicarius's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sicarius is keen to just control but Bonesteel is a slippery customer.
Bonesteel trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius working the head and body with strikes.
Bonesteel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sicarius chips away with some ground and pound.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Bonesteel keeps moving.
Bonesteel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sicarius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonesteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sicarius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sicarius postures up.
Sicarius lands a couple of digs.
Sicarius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sicarius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonesteel can't keep his opponent in guard - Sicarius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sicarius drops an elbow to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Sicarius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonesteel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sicarius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonesteel can do to turn this around?
Sicarius looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Sicarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonesteel throws out a counter right but Sicarius avoids it with no problem.
Sicarius throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Bonesteel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sicarius moves out of range as Bonesteel strikes.
Sicarius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sicarius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
Bonesteel throws a lazy right hand but Sicarius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sicarius misses with a body shot.
Kano Sicarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sicarius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Sicarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicarius misses with a body shot.
Bonesteel works the jab nicely.
Bonesteel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonesteel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sicarius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sicarius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonesteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonesteel misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel keeps Sicarius at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Sicarius misses.
Bonesteel feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop Bonesteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sicarius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonesteel misses with a low kick.
Bonesteel scores with a body shot.
Sicarius ducks under a wild hook from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel misses with a hook. Sicarius ducked under it nicely.
Sicarius throws the left hand but Bonesteel avoids the punch easily.
Sicarius misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Sicarius blocks the leg kick.
Bonesteel throws out a loose jab but Sicarius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sicarius throws a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head but Bonesteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sicarius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonesteel manages to avoid it.
Sicarius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sicarius misses with a left hand
and Bonesteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sicarius slips under a jab.
Bonesteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sicarius feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonesteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sicarius throws out the jab.
Sicarius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bishop Bonesteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonesteel scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Bonesteel slams his shin into Sicarius's torso.
Sicarius throws a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head but Bonesteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sicarius throws a hook but Bonesteel avoids it easily.
Sicarius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bonesteel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sicarius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sicarius misses with a hook. Bonesteel ducked under it nicely.
Sicarius shoots in and gets a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.
Bishop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonesteel can't keep his opponent in guard - Sicarius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sicarius drops an elbow to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Bonesteel wants to improve his position but Sicarius is controlling well.
Sicarius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sicarius lands a nice short elbow.
Bonesteel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bonesteel is trying to maintain the position but Sicarius is very close to passing his half guard.
Sicarius wants to free his trapped foot but Bonesteel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sicarius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonesteel wants to improve his position but Sicarius is controlling well.
Bonesteel trying to hold on to Sicarius's head to control him but Sicarius postures up.
Sicarius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonesteel wants to control but Sicarius is keeping busy.
Bonesteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Sicarius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Sicarius there.
Sicarius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonesteel is looking for a sweep. Sicarius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonesteel looking for submissions off his back.
Sicarius prevents Bonesteel from improving his position.
Bonesteel is trying to maintain the position but Sicarius is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonesteel tries to roll over but Sicarius keeps him under control.
Sicarius trying to pass the guard but Bonesteel defending well.
Bonesteel wants to control but Sicarius is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kano Sicarius will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bonesteel ducks right into an uppercut from Sicarius.
Sicarius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sicarius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bonesteel's legs.
Sicarius scoring with punches and elbows.
Sicarius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sicarius landing strikes.
Bonesteel is looking to regain half guard here but Sicarius keeps moving and retains side control.
Sicarius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bonesteel to see if he's OK.
Bonesteel tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonesteel is trying to control Sicarius's posture but Sicarius avoids it.
Sicarius working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius cracks Bonesteel with a big right hand but Bonesteel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonesteel is still in real trouble! Can Sicarius finish him?
Sicarius advances nicely into full mount.
Sicarius unloading with bombs!
Sicarius unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bonesteel wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sicarius celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kano Sicarius!
Kano Sicarius took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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