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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 3403 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Egor Kuznetsov (ranked 136 p4p, 69 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mr Bean has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mr Bean seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Egor Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bean backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Bean manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Bean's midsection.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Bean right on the button with a cross.
Bean defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a good jab.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Bean misses
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean scores with a spinning back kick!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bean clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bean tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bean is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Bean into the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean takes one to the chin there.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Bean is rocked!
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Bean's head back.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bean has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bean throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Egor Kuznetsov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Radovic (ranked 644 p4p, 3919 weight class) and Gary Andary (ranked 26 p4p, 156 weight class). Radovic comes to the cage accompanied by BAGS!. Gary Andary is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Radovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Andary!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andary blocks a head kick by Radovic.
Andary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Radovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andary. That did some damage!
Radovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Radovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andary at a distance.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Andary avoids it.
Andary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Radovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radovic misses with a looping right.
Andary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Radovic is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Andary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic misses with a leg kick
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovic stuns Andary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Radovic with the inside leg kick.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovic is just out of range.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andary's hands.
A head kick by Radovic misses
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary misses with a body shot.
Radovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andary moves out of range as Radovic strikes.
Radovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Andary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Radovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Andary lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Andary as he checks the leg kick.
Andary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Radovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
As Radovic backs off Andary throws a huge counter combo but Radovic manages to avoid it all.
Andary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andary has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Andary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andary throws an overhand right that lands on Radovic's shoulder, as Radovic tries to avoid the shot.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radovic.
Radovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Radovic.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radovic.
Andary flicks out a counter leg kick but Radovic steps away.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Radovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andary looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andary takes a kick to the side of the head.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Andary avoids it.
Radovic throws a leg kick
letting Andary counter with a right hand.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Radovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary tests Radovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andary throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovic.
Radovic misses the shot to the body.
Andary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary slips a straight right by Radovic.
Radovic moves out of range as Andary strikes.
Radovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andary is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Radovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary misses with a double jab.
Radovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andary slips a straight right by Radovic.
Andary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Andary.
Andary throws a head kick that misses
and Radovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andary lands a jab.
Radovic is rocked!
Radovic throws a nice head kick!
Oh Radovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 Andary is rocked!
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
and Andary rattles Radovic with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Radovic tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andary dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Radovic stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Andary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heismann Haa (ranked 717 p4p, 395 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 54 p4p, 29 weight class). Haa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Her kommer Heismann HÃ¥. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haa clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Haa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
I was talking to Haa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
Haa wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen digs a right hand underneath Haa's ribcage. Haa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutvonen as Haa tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
Haa lands with a light punch inside.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Haa throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Haa there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
A head kick by Kutvonen misses
and Haa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haa throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range and Haa settles back down.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Haa with a series of wild strikes but Haa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Haa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haa misses with the combination.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Haa.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch.
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa instigates a clinch.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa lands a body punch.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heismann Haa dominated that round.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Haa thinks about countering with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen throws a combination. Haa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Haa misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen drives through and clinches with Haa against the cage.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Haa avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Kutvonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kutvonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haa backs up against the cage.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kutvonen is breathing heavily.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haa presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Haa works on Kutvonen's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa is working Kutvonen over against the cage.
Haa manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen needs to keep his hands up - Haa had a free shot at his head there.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Kutvonen off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Haa throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kutvonen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Haa dives in looking to finish as Kutvonen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Haa's strikes! Haa is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kutvonen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kutvonen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 201 p4p, 953 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 26 p4p, 118 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Todd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Piano Man. Winston Todd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Angelo Moore's chin.
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39 - 16 - 1 |
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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 44 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Moore's head back.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Todd.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Todd lands a front kick.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd with a jab.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore checks a low kick from Todd.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd connects with a high kick.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Moore avoids the body shot from Todd.
Moore throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Moore motions for Todd to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moore just manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Moore misses with a combination
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses the jab.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd blocks a head kick by Moore.
A big left from Moore misses.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Moore throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Moore moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Moore misses.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore misses the jab.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
As Moore backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
After the fight, Winston Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 250 p4p, 521 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 33 p4p, 70 weight class). Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cressbeckler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tepes lV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes lV doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes lV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes lV jabs Cressbeckler right on the nose. Cressbeckler blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Cressbeckler lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick there by Tepes lV.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes lV 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 Cressbeckler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cressbeckler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cressbeckler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Tepes lV dives in and scores a takedown into Cressbeckler's guard.
Tepes lV scoring with some ground and pound.
Tepes lV postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Cressbeckler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Cressbeckler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tepes lV manages to get himself to full guard.
Cressbeckler looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tries to pass to full mount but Cressbeckler defends it.
Cressbeckler is trying to control but can't.
Tepes lV is looking to stall here but Cressbeckler recovers full guard.
Cressbeckler being controlled here, momentarily.
Tepes lV seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cressbeckler for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler needs to keep his hands up - Tepes lV had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes lV digs a good hook to Cressbeckler's body.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Tepes lV's head.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV is looking to counter punch.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler lands a right hook to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown.
Cressbeckler is looking for the big counter here.
Tepes lV 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.
Tepes lV misses with a leg kick.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cressbeckler is fending him off so far but Tepes lV persists. Nope, Cressbeckler circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes lV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tries for a takedown but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick.
And Cressbeckler responds with a good body kick, but Tepes lV manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes lV connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cressbeckler momentarily.
Tepes lV lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
A nice leg kick from Cressbeckler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Tepes lV thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes lV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cressbeckler circles away.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Tepes lV half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV misses with the body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cressbeckler. That's going to slow Tepes lV down.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV scores with a hook to the body. Cressbeckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cressbeckler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cressbeckler controlling Tepes lV's posture.
Tepes lV keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
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 Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Cressbeckler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler sizes up Tepes lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown.
Tepes lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tepes lV if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
Cressbeckler lands a left and a right that send Tepes lV crashing to the mat, dazed. Cressbeckler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tepes lV is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Tepes lV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes lV seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Cressbeckler's midsection.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Tepes lV blocks it.
Cressbeckler cracks Tepes lV with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes lV loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tepes lV moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV misses with a body kick.
Tepes lV dives in and grabs Cressbeckler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cressbeckler pushes down on Tepes lV's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the nose.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Cressbeckler with a nice cross.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes lV should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes lV.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes lV there.
Tepes lV tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cressbeckler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tepes lV somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes lV shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tepes lV under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV throws a shot to the body.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick which misses Cressbeckler's front leg but catches the back leg as Cressbeckler tries to avoid it.
It looks like Tepes lV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joad Cressbeckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cressbeckler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
An out of breath Joad Cressbeckler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 174 p4p, 331 weight class) and Leandro Narloch (ranked 7 p4p, 14 weight class). Finlayson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leandro Narloch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narloch looks to land a combination but Finlayson avoids it well.
Narloch slips under a jab from Finlayson.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narloch! But no joy.
Narloch dips to his left and cracks Finlayson with an uppercut!
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Narloch looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Narloch throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Narloch's head.
Nice straight punches there by Finlayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finlayson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Narloch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
Nice shot lands for Finlayson.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narloch slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narloch manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narloch throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Narloch is rocked!
Finlayson fakes the body blow, causing Narloch to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Narloch goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 89 p4p, 296 weight class) and Haitian Ginger (ranked 11 p4p, 40 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginger.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ginger misses with a looping right.
McCarthy jabs at Ginger's body.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ginger lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy cracks Ginger with an open hand slap.
Ginger ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ginger there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Ginger shakes it off.
Ginger tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
Ginger is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Ginger lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ginger throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Ginger avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger misses the jab.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy throws a combination. Ginger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy passes Ginger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCarthy is looking to pass Ginger's guard but actually Ginger recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Ginger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Ginger!
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ginger is one step ahead there.
Ginger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Ginger controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ginger has passed into side control.
McCarthy is trying to work for a sweep but Ginger has mounted him!
Ginger wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has his hands clasped together around Ginger's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy wants to control the position but Ginger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ginger trying to control the pace.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy is looking to control Ginger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Ginger is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Ginger moves into the clinch successfully.
Ginger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCarthys head.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Ginger on the inside.
Ginger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
Ginger misses with some punches.
Ginger misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy is trying to maintain a safe position but Ginger gets an underhook and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Ginger breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Ginger is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginger can do to turn this around?
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ginger pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
Ginger looking to control.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Ginger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Ginger!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Ginger has passed into half guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Ginger is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Ginger has control of the leg.
Ginger is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Ginger from advancing to side control.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
McCarthy is controlling Ginger's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Ginger has passed into half guard.
Ginger trying to control the pace.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ginger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haitian Ginger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ginger misses with a low kick.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginger is just out of range.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCarthy duly obliges.
Ginger throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Ginger throws a head kick that misses.
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Ginger tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to control but Ginger is keeping him busy.
McCarthy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McCarthy stands up over Ginger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ginger keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Ginger is keeping the position.
Ginger is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ginger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ginger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Ginger.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Ginger misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ginger misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
Ginger cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginger connects with a solid leg kick.
Ginger lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
McCarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ginger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCarthy is in Ginger's guard.
Ginger has control of McCarthy's left arm, preventing McCarthy from doing any damage.
Ginger keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Ginger controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Ginger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ginger stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Ginger is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ginger scores with a jab to the body.
Ginger dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
Ginger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Ginger misses with a hook.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Ginger. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarthy.
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ginger to the mat! Ginger manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is in close to Ginger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy postures up in Ginger's guard and throws a big left but Ginger blocks it.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ginger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ginger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Ginger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginger also avoids with ease.
Ginger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ginger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginger.
Ginger slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Ginger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy tries to advance position but instead Ginger slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ginger taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ginger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Ginger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looks to land a strike but Ginger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
Ginger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ginger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ginger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with Haitian Ginger in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
Ginger throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ginger.
Ginger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Ginger misses with some punches.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Ginger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Ginger.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginger.
Ginger effectively controlling the action here.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
Haitian Ginger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginger tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ginger has time to react.
McCarthy tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginger throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ginger's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Ginger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ginger controlling the position well.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Ginger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ginger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy works Ginger's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ginger!
Ginger is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Ginger is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ginger controls the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 83 p4p, 141 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 13 p4p, 19 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Randleman's choice of entrance music: Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randleman circles away.
Randleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark dives in and grabs Randleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randleman pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Randleman throws a leg kick
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randleman kicks Stark off and gets to his feet.
Randleman takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark shoots in but Randleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Randleman wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Randleman misses with a leg kick
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark thows a huge punch but Randleman dodges it nicely.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Randleman defends it well.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Randleman is defending well.
Randleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Randleman tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randleman is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Randleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Randleman wants to get back to full guard.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Randleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Randleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stark 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.
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Randleman has hold of Stark's hands but Stark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Randleman has wrist control.
Stark stands and throws Randleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Randleman!
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randleman defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark has his foot on Randleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randleman has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark has an active guard here but Randleman has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randleman defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randleman passes into side control.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Randleman trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark is working for a kimura here but Randleman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stark's guard.
Stark seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman thows a body kick. Stark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense.
Randleman works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Stark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randleman manages to circle out of the way.
Randleman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Randleman defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman wants to get back to full guard but Stark has passed into side control.
Stark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Randleman!
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Randleman defends easily.
Randleman trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark is looking for a triangle here but Randleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Randleman off and has taken his back!
Stark misses with a punch to the head.
Stark throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stark working for a choke but Randleman is defending well.
Stark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Randleman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets his hands free as Randleman looks to control.
Stark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Randleman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Randleman is defending it well.
Stark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stark working for the choke.
Randleman is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 81 p4p, 158 weight class) and Douglas Sampson (ranked 15 p4p, 24 weight class). Sampson has chosen Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista as his entrance music. Douglas Sampson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Rozhkov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozhkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rozhkov!
Rozhkov tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozhkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sampson defends well and Rozhkov ends up having to push Sampson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown.
Rozhkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozhkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sampson is defending well.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
A short right from Sampson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov has had enough of the clinch but Sampson keeps him there for the moment.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Rozhkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Sampson's guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Sampson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rozhkov looking to control but Sampson passes into half guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov can't escape the position.
Sampson trying to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Sampson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozhkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Rozhkov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov checks a low kick from Sampson.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a huge right that knocks Rozhkov out cold! Sampson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 26 p4p, 75 weight class) and Orestes Prometheus (ranked 6 p4p, 14 weight class). Prometheus has chosen Before I Forget - Slipknot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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256
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orestes Prometheus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prometheus misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prometheus checks the leg kick.
Prometheus throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Prometheus throws a leg kick
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Prometheus misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Prometheus down! Inhanamoto is looking to finish but Prometheus is intelligently defending himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prometheus is on top in guard.
Prometheus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prometheus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prometheus trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Inhanamoto is looking to stand up but Prometheus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prometheus wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Prometheus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prometheus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Prometheus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prometheus staying out of range there.
A big left from Prometheus misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick from Prometheus.
Nice defenses there by Prometheus.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick from Prometheus.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prometheus.
Inhanamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that misses
and Prometheus counters with a good, hard body kick but Inhanamoto shrugs it off.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Prometheus counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Inhanamoto misses.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prometheus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prometheus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Prometheus throws the kick towards the body but Inhanamoto avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Inhanamoto misses
and Prometheus counters with a head kick. That will keep Inhanamoto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orestes Prometheus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab lands there for Prometheus.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prometheus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prometheus scores with a body shot.
Prometheus lands with a straight right. Inhanamoto didn't see that one coming.
Prometheus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inhanamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Prometheus - the referee stops the clock and Inhanamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Prometheus. Inhanamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Prometheus is out of range.
Prometheus throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Prometheus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Prometheus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prometheus.
Prometheus with the inside leg kick.
Prometheus swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Prometheus blocks a jab.
Prometheus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Prometheus.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Prometheus's ribs.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Prometheus.
Orestes Prometheus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Prometheus throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Prometheus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Prometheus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Prometheus scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto has Prometheus pressed against the cage, preventing Prometheus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prometheus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut.
Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Prometheus strikes.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Inhanamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up but Prometheus circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prometheus with the inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Prometheus ducks down to avoid it.
Prometheus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Prometheus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prometheus misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prometheus under the eye.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prometheus misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orestes Prometheus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prometheus.
Prometheus throws a front kick aimed at Inhanamoto's knee but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Prometheus scores with a nice body kick.
Prometheus keeps Inhanamoto at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inhanamoto.
Prometheus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inhanamoto on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto jabs at Prometheus's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus throws a sloppy head kick and Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Prometheus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prometheus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prometheus throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inhanamoto pushes Prometheus away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Inhanamoto needs to keep his hands up - Prometheus had a free shot at his head there.
Prometheus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prometheus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Orestes Prometheus's cut even more.
Prometheus misses with a body kick.
Prometheus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Prometheus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Prometheus.
Prometheus looks to throw a body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a series of strikes that sends Prometheus to the canvas! Inhanamoto follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Prometheus is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Inhanamoto controls the pace.
Prometheus looking to control.
Prometheus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inhanamoto is one step ahead there.
Prometheus controlling the position.
Inhanamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prometheus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inhanamoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Inhanamoto is fighting to break Prometheus's control of his arms but Prometheus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prometheus misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Prometheus slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
Prometheus throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Inhanamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prometheus.
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Prometheus.
Inhanamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prometheus is able to avoid easily.
Prometheus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Orestes Prometheus just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Prometheus tries to land a body kick
and Inhanamoto moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Prometheus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prometheus can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prometheus's elbow.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
Inhanamoto breaks from the clinch.
Prometheus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Inhanamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inhanamoto throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right that sends Prometheus to the canvas! Inhanamoto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ryu Inhanamoto, 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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