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SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Champ Johnson (ranked 883 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 108 p4p, 238 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't Be Touched. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Blyad lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Blyad avoided it.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blyad is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blyad tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Blyad.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Blyad drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blyad throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Blyad slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Blyad.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Blyad throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Blyad only half commits.
Blyad tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blyad goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Blyad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Blyad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Blyad is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Blyad slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Blyad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a low kick but Blyad moves out of range easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blyad lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson pushes Blyad off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Blyad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyad finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Blyad tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Blyad cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Champ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blyad is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blyad gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blyad lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Champ Johnson had this to say: 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 1109 p4p, 1789 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 133 p4p, 196 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baruto Tonissaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Moore lands.
 It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
 It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore walks into a jab.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Moore misses.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Moore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonissaar. That snapped Moore's head back.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore misses the jab.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moore throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Moore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
Moore takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moore is able to avoid easily.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moore cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A countering left hand to the body from Moore misses.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Moore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Tonissaar's leg but Tonissaar calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a head kick. That will keep Tonissaar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Moore avoided it.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Moore.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
You can see that Moore has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Moore misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Angelo Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Moore misses.
Tonissaar works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar feints a jab promting Moore to slip. Tonissaar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Moore throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonissaar stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonissaar, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Leonov (ranked 485 p4p, 2820 weight class) and Adam Shalashaska (ranked 30 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov misses with a hook. Shalashaska ducked under it nicely.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shalashaska staying out of range there.
Shalashaska feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Leonov finds it's way through Shalashaska's defenses.
Shalashaska tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalashaska blocks the body kick.
Leonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Shalashaska saw that one coming.
Shalashaska follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
As Leonov backs off Shalashaska throws a huge counter combo but Leonov manages to avoid it all.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Shalashaska's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shalashaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalashaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Shalashaska moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Shalashaska avoids it.
Shalashaska steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leonov.
Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov throws a push kick but Shalashaska slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov misses with a double jab
and Shalashaska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leonov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Leonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is trying is best to control the position here.
Leonov is trying to control but can't.
Leonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leonov tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.
Shalashaska prevents Leonov from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shalashaska needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Shalashaska changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov lands a jab to the head.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalashaska steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Shalashaska moved out of range.
Shalashaska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonov with a body shot.
Shalashaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalashaska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Shalashaska shapes to counter with a head kick.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Shalashaska's ribs.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
Leonov moves out of range as Shalashaska throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov throws the left hand but Shalashaska avoids the punch easily.
Shalashaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov sizes up Shalashaska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalashaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov stalks Shalashaska and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shalashaska's face. Shalashaska staggers backwards, shaken.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Sloppy strikes from Leonov. Those never looked like landing.
Shalashaska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Shalashaska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Shalashaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalashaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalashaska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalashaska has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leonov tries to work over Shalashaska's front leg with a kick but Shalashaska checks it.
Leonov sets himself, and Shalashaska steps forward looking for the clinch! Leonov avoids it this time.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shalashaska under the eye.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Shalashaska moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Shalashaska slips a jab from Leonov.
Shalashaska feints a counter leg kick.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shalashaska.
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Shalashaska avoids it.
Shalashaska replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leonov blocks it well.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
Shalashaska throws a counter combo.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov lands a jab to Shalashaska's midsection.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalashaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalashaska can do to turn this around?
Leonov swings for the body but Shalashaska moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalashaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalashaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalashaska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high 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!
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Leonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shalashaska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Shalashaska's head back.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shalashaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalashaska is just out of range.
Shalashaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Shalashaska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shalashaska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Shalashaska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonov did well to prevent Shalashaska getting side control.
Leonov pushes Shalashaska off looking to stand but Shalashaska dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov has his hands clasped together around Shalashaska's back. He's all about the action.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leonov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov tried to score with a low kick but Shalashaska checks it.
It seemed like Shalashaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shalashaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalashaska's head.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Shalashaska defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shalashaska counters with a left and a right that stings Leonov.
Leonov throws a right and a left that Shalashaska avoids nicely.
Shalashaska checks a low kick from Leonov.
Shalashaska changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalashaska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leonov throws a leg kick which misses Shalashaska's front leg but catches the back leg as Shalashaska tries to avoid it.
Adam Shalashaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov misses with the body kick
and Shalashaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Shalashaska.
Jab from Leonov.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shalashaska moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Leonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shalashaska if he has to take too many more of those.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Shalashaska's legs.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Shalashaska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Shalashaska slips a straight right by Leonov.
Shalashaska tries to counter with a clinch but Leonov shakes him off and moves away.
Leonov thumps Shalashaska with a low kick.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalashaska on the side of the head.
Leonov with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska blocks a jab.
Shalashaska unleashes a big counter combination but Leonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Leonov.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shalashaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shalashaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Shalashaska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shalashaska staying out of range there.
Shalashaska is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shalashaska tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
A countering left hand to the body from Shalashaska misses.
Shalashaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalashaska off the cage and back into range.
Leonov lands a jab to the head.
Leonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalashaska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska blocks a head kick by Leonov.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska tries a quick counter leg kick but Leonov is wise to it.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Shalashaska throws a counter combo.
Shalashaska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shalashaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalashaska is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska walks into a jab.
Leonov misses with a wild combination.
Shalashaska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adam Shalashaska spoke after the fight, saying 'You're pretty good.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Escobar (ranked 1242 p4p, 721 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 143 p4p, 81 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Sweat (Skeler Remix) - Charlie A.Y.O. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juanito Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is keen to just control but Ignatov is a slippery customer.
Ignatov moves into full guard.
Ignatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looking to control.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatov is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Ignatov tries to pass.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov misses with the body kick
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov slips a jab from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Juanito Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Escobar wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is working for takedown but Ignatov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stalling.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Ignatov tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeny Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ignatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a body punch.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ignatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escobar tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ignatov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adlehyde (ranked 639 p4p, 585 weight class) and Haitian Ginger (ranked 67 p4p, 60 weight class). Haitian Ginger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adlehyde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adlehyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adlehyde connects with a nice looking jab.
Ginger looks to land a right hand but Adlehyde moved out of range.
Ginger slips a jab from Adlehyde.
Ginger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Adlehyde finds it's way through Ginger's defenses.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
Adlehyde displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adlehyde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ginger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adlehyde moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ginger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that Ginger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginger also avoids with ease.
Adlehyde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adlehyde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adlehyde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginger throws a sloppy head kick and Adlehyde moves out of range easily.
It looked like Adlehyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ginger.
Adlehyde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ginger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger moves in looking to clinch but Adlehyde pushes him off.
Ginger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Ginger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginger tries to clinch but Adlehyde is having none of it.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body
and Adlehyde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack Adlehyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adlehyde lands a head shot.
Adlehyde looks to land a right hand but Ginger moved out of range.
Adlehyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ginger has time to react.
A left and a right from Adlehyde both land. Nice combination.
Adlehyde with a nice cross.
Adlehyde throws a series of punches but Ginger avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adlehyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginger is just out of range.
Adlehyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ginger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
It seemed like Ginger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot.
Ginger 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde throws a lazy right hand but Ginger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adlehyde cracks Ginger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Ginger feints a counter leg kick.
Ginger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adlehyde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adlehyde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adlehyde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ginger flicks out a counter leg kick but Adlehyde steps away.
Adlehyde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Ginger moves out of range.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adlehyde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ginger looks to land a right hand but Adlehyde moved out of range.
Donk. Adlehyde catches Ginger right on the button with a cross.
Ginger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Ginger.
Adlehyde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ginger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ginger misses with a straight right.
Adlehyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginger is just out of range.
Adlehyde slips a jab from Ginger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ginger misses its intended target.
Ginger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adlehyde misses with a straight left.
Adlehyde misses with a looping left.
Adlehyde lands a body shot.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adlehyde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ginger throws a body punch but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Ginger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ginger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Adlehyde.
Ginger throws a shot from downtown. Adlehyde moves away and avoids it.
Adlehyde misses with a jab to the body
and Ginger counters with a nice leg kick.
Ginger throws a hook but Adlehyde blocks it.
Adlehyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adlehyde blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Adlehyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ginger.
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Ginger.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that misses
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adlehyde connects with a nice looking jab.
Adlehyde scores with a jab.
Ginger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ginger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot that sends Ginger's belly button to the back.
Ginger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adlehyde moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
Adlehyde misses with a straight left.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ginger moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the side of Ginger's head but Ginger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adlehyde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ginger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ginger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adlehyde dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ginger throws a chopping leg kick but Adlehyde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ginger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
Ginger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adlehyde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adlehyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginger can do to turn this around?
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger thows a leg kick but Adlehyde checks it
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
Ginger throws out a counter right but Adlehyde avoids it with no problem.
Adlehyde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adlehyde there as he acknowledges the shot.
 Adlehyde is rocked!
Adlehyde slips a straight right by Ginger.
Adlehyde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ginger misses the shot to the body.
Adlehyde catches Ginger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ginger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adlehyde has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Ginger blocks a jab.
Ginger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adlehyde connects with a looping right hand.
Ginger throws a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head but Adlehyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adlehyde's corner calls for a 1-2. Adlehyde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger sends Adlehyde crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ginger is motioning to the referee to let Adlehyde up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Adlehyde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adlehyde throws a series of punches but Ginger avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Ginger misses.
Ginger circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Adlehyde tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ginger wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haitian Ginger!
A victorious Haitian Ginger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 426 p4p, 359 weight class) and Heismann Haa (ranked 32 p4p, 29 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haa's choice of entrance music: Her kommer Heismann Hå. Li Xiaodong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiaodong needs to keep his hands up - Haa had a free shot at his head there.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haa keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haa.
Xiaodong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiaodong scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiaodong tries a head kick but it misses.
Haa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa checks a leg kick.
Haa misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Xiaodong 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.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haa blocks a jab.
Xiaodong throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Xiaodong - just one landing.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Xiaodong misses the body punch
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiaodong connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Haa as he connects with a hook.
Xiaodong throws out a leg kick but Haa moves out of range and Xiaodong only half commits.
A shot to the body from Haa misses
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiaodong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
Haa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiaodong darts in and clinches Haa up against the cage.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haa just leaning against Xiaodong, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
A body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Haa lands a body punch.
Haa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Haa presses Xiaodong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiaodong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Haa to work.
Xiaodong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Haa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa is trying to push Xiaodong away but Xiaodong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Haa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaodong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xiaodong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Xiaodong's knee but Xiaodong avoids it well.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong backing away here, and Haa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Xiaodong.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiaodong counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Xiaodong looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Xiaodong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Xiaodong.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiaodong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Xiaodong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haa, pushing him back against the cage.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Haa pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Haa trying to stall but Xiaodong improves his position.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Haa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong pushes Haa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Haa tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiaodong is working Haa over against the cage.
Xiaodong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong cracks Haa with a nice body shot.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiaodong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Haa is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaodong gets an underhook and turns Haa into the cage.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Haa wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong looking to stall.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong just leaning against Haa, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Heismann Haa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaodong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Haa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiaodong throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa lands a jab.
Haa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xiaodong as Haa tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Xiaodong.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.
Haa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Xiaodong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Haa.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
Haa tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Good body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa leaning against his opponent.
Xiaodong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Haa.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Haa.
Xiaodong lands a left hand.
Xiaodong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaodong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiaodong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiaodong finds it's way round the side to connect with Haa's head.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong scores with a leg kick.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haa's head.
 Haa is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Xiaodong has cracked Haa with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Xiaodong lands another huge swinging hook and Haa tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Haa, before Xiaodong can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Li Xiaodong!
A victorious Li Xiaodong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 78 p4p, 473 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 13 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi being controlled here, momentarily.
Pizziconi is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Pizziconi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pizziconi works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Pizziconi works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi being controlled here momentarily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy pushes down on Pizziconi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pizziconi controlling the position well.
McCarthy is just content to waste time from the top position. Pizziconi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
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 Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pizziconi gets a double leg takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pizziconi's guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pizziconi for as long as he can get away with.
Pizziconi pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pizziconi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Pizziconi seems unphased.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pizziconi has time to react.
Pizziconi moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Pizziconi pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pizziconi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarthy's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pizziconi is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi has clasped his hands together around McCarthy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Pizziconi working the head with strikes.
Pizziconi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pizziconi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pizziconi's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but McCarthy dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy keeping hold of Pizziconi's head, controlling as best he can.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from McCarthy.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
McCarthy throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Pizziconi slips a straight right by McCarthy.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pizziconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pizziconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Pizziconi wants to sweep but no luck.
Pizziconi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Our winner, Cormac McCarthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Larsen (ranked 108 p4p, 458 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 11 p4p, 33 weight class). Valverde has chosen LLAMAME YA as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Larsen misses with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsen thinking.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Decent striking displayed by Larsen there.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde slips a jab from Larsen.
Valverde misses with a left hand
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Larsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsen moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsen scores with a one two! Valverde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Valverde lands a nice hook to Larsen's body. Larsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valverde throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Valverde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valverde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Valverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsen.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Larsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde lands a right hook to the body.
Valverde checks the leg kick.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Larsen tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it.
Larsen moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Larsen digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Valverde lands a big head kick that sends Larsen tumbling to the mat! Valverde takes a step backwards and waves Larsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valverde thuds his right hand into Larsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larsen is rocked!
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Larsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Valverde off the cage and back into range.
Larsen misses with a body punch
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Valverde avoids a kick to the body.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde moved away.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valverde is able to avoid easily.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Valverde's head back.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Larsen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valverde just manages to avoid it.
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Valverde avoided it.
Larsen stalks Valverde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valverde's face. Valverde staggers backwards, shaken.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Larsen misses with a right hand
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valverde scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Larsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Valverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
Valverde takes one on the button.
Larsen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Larsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valverde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Nice uppercut there from Larsen.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Larsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valverde.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsen staying out of range there.
It looked like Larsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Larsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Larsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - Larsen had a free shot at his head there.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Larsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larsen duly obliges.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
Valverde cracks a nice hook into Larsen's ribs.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Valverde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valverde throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a left to the body.
Larsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valverde's head backwards.
Valverde misses with the combination.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a three punch combo that has Valverde backing up. Valverde nods at Larsen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Valverde cracks Larsen with a good jab.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen lands with a slapping head 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!
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Larsen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valverde throws a series of punches but Larsen moves out of range.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Valverde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde slips a jab from Larsen.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - Larsen had a free shot at his head there.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larsen takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
Valverde throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Larsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valverde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsen throws a push kick but Valverde slaps the foot to one side.
Valverde lands a jab to Larsen's midsection.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
It appears Larsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Valverde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Valverde misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Valverde cracks Larsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen throws a one two combo.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Larsen avoids nicely.
A jab from Larsen does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valverde.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsen misses with a double jab
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Valverde misses
and Larsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsen misses the target.
Valverde throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Larsen scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen counters with a head kick.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Valverde's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsen, as that shot connected.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valverde scores with a head kick. Larsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larsen throws a push kick but Valverde slaps the foot to one side.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde cracks Larsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen throws a combination that misses
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Valverde - just one landing.
Valverde misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Larsen.
Valverde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Valverde jabs Larsen right on the nose. Larsen blinks but takes it well.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bethania Valverde just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Valverde avoided it.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Larsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde lands a slapping body shot.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Larsen off the cage and back into range.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Larsen cracks Valverde with an open hand slap.
Valverde connects with the punch.
Valverde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larsen with the inside leg kick.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Larsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a single shot there.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Valverde moved away.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Larsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valverde's hands.
Valverde blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larsen feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
Good shot there by Larsen.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsen on the side of the head.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde moved away.
A low kick lands for Larsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Larsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends Larsen's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen scores with a leg kick.
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Valverde counters with a body kick.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsen is looking to chop away at Valverde's legs.
Larsen lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Larsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
Valverde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsen is looking for a counter combo.
Valverde misses with a body punch
enabling Larsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde throws a nice head kick!
Larsen with a hook.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Larsen.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Larsen swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Larsen lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Larsen moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Larsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen throws an off balance right hand
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Larsen.
Larsen lands a head shot.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde slips a straight right by Larsen.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Larsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a low kick as Larsen jumps back.
Larsen throws a head kick but Valverde moves out of range.
Larsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Larsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larsen misses with a kick to the body.
Larsen misses with a double jab
and Valverde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsen clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde cracks Larsen with an open hand slap.
Larsen walks into a jab.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valverde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsen scores with a body shot.
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Valverde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Larsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valverde will feel that in the morning.
Valverde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Larsen scores with a four punch combination!
Valverde lands with an overhand left.
Valverde blocks the body kick.
Valverde is looking to land body kicks.
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valverde.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Larsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsen has time to react.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsen under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magnus Larsen.
Well Larsen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
Magnus Larsen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Magnus Larsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo De Geno (ranked 167 p4p, 194 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 14 p4p, 16 weight class). De Geno comes to the cage accompanied by DE MEXICO SONG. Lusmu Kutvonen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
De Geno is looking to slow Kutvonen down with leg kicks.
De Geno leaves Kutvonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Geno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Geno throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush De Geno with a series of wild strikes but De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
Sloppy strikes from De Geno. Those never looked like landing.
De Geno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Geno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but De Geno shows good takedown defense.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like De Geno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
De Geno throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
De Geno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Geno is looking to land body kicks.
De Geno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy right hand. De Geno should have avoided that one.
De Geno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
De Geno wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for De Geno. That snapped Kutvonen's head back.
De Geno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Kutvonen scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
De Geno takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the head.
De Geno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutvonen.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Geno throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Geno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Geno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into De Geno's ribs.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
De Geno stalks Kutvonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kutvonen's face. Kutvonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Kutvonen takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
De Geno throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen jabs De Geno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Kutvonen scores with a four punch combination!
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 Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
De Geno takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
De Geno jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Geno pushes Kutvonen away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from De Geno. Those never looked like landing.
Kutvonen takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen 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.
De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
De Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kutvonen backs away, De Geno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Geno pushes Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
De Geno lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Geno digs a good body shot into Kutvonen's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but De Geno slips the punch.
De Geno scores with a hook.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Geno rather than just go for the knockout.
De Geno misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Geno tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Geno to the ground. De Geno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno lunges at Kutvonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutvonen's hand.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from De Geno misses.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
And De Geno counters with a quick kick to the body but Kutvonen blocks it.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
De Geno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Geno. De Geno obviously looking to wear him down.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Geno wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
De Geno lands with a cross.
De Geno looks to land a combination but Kutvonen avoids it well.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kutvonen will feel that in the morning.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for De Geno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kutvonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kutvonen is able to avoid easily.
De Geno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Geno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
De Geno digs a good body shot into Kutvonen's ribs.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Geno to the mat! De Geno manages to get full guard.
De Geno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen won't allow De Geno to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Geno wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen trying to control but De Geno is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
Kutvonen misses with a hook.
De Geno swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
De Geno digs a good hook to Kutvonen's body.
De Geno slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
De Geno moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen 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.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but De Geno avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Kutvonen moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Kutvonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. De Geno catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Kutvonen catches De Geno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Geno throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
De Geno dodges the punch combination from Kutvonen.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but De Geno gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
De Geno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
De Geno misses with a looping right.
De Geno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno stuffs the takedown.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno lands a jab to the head.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kutvonen connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
De Geno blocks a jab.
De Geno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
De Geno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kutvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by De Geno.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
De Geno works Kutvonen's body with a nice hook.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to De Geno's body.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
De Geno with a jab.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Geno, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 68 p4p, 93 weight class) and Zafir Farman (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is FEEL SOMETHING. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zafir Farman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Farman misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Farman throws a body kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Farman lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Farman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman misses with a hook.
Farman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farman misses with a straight right.
And Cruz counters with a quick kick to the body but Farman blocks it.
Farman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farman throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
And Cruz counters with a quick kick to the body but Farman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Farman throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Farman throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Farman was just out of range.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Farman scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Farman misses the target.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farman.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Farman.
Farman lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz moves out of range as Farman throws a body kick.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Farman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Farman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Farman counter with a right hand.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farman finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz moves out of range as Farman strikes.
Farman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Farman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farman is rocked!
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz checks a low kick from Farman.
Farman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a monster head kick that knocks Farman out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Cruz!
A relieved looking Danny Cruz 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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