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DFC 61: Saburov vs. McKean 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kama Mustafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Prosperity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustafa comes to the cage accompanied by MaMa Africa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kama Mustafa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anaconda Prosperity!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustafa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mustafa gets caught flat footed, as Prosperity shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mustafa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mustafa keeping moving, preventing Prosperity from controlling successfully.
Prosperity trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mustafa's guard.
Prosperity is posturing up here but Mustafa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Prosperity tries to roll out but it's too tight and Prosperity has to tap! Slick submission there by Mustafa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kama Mustafa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Zakarova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Envy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Envy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Converge - Dark Horse. Mikhail Zakarova could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazarus Envy's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Zakarova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Envy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Zakarova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zakarova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Envy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zakarova.
Envy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zakarova stuffs the takedown attempt from Envy. Envy gets slowly back to his feet.
Envy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Envy shoots in for a takedown but Zakarova shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Envy is looking to clinch but Zakarova is avoiding it.
Zakarova misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakarova looks to land a combination but Envy avoids it well.
Zakarova connects with a nice looking jab.
Zakarova darts in and clinches Envy up against the cage.
Zakarova breaks the clinch.
Envy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zakarova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Envy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakarova sprawls well. Zakarova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Envy gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhail Zakarova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazarus Envy.
Envy tries to clinch but Zakarova moves away
and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Envy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakarova blocks a head kick by Envy.
Zakarova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakarova circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Zakarova to counter with a crisp jab.
Envy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Envy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakarova digs a good hook to Envy's body.
Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Envy has time to react.
Envy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zakarova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Envy with a poor takedown
and Zakarova counters with a stiff right hand.
Envy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikhail Zakarova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Envy looks gassed!
A head kick by Envy misses
and Envy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Envy is rocked!
Zakarova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zakarova lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Zakarova does no damage.
Envy has his takedown stuffed
and Zakarova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zakarova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Envy moves forwards but Zakarova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Envy is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakarova finish him?
Envy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zakarova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Envy seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakarova tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus Envy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Envy dodges the punch combination from Zakarova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Envy misses with a takedown attempt
and Envy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakarova avoids the head kick by Envy.
Zakarova connects with the punch.
Envy tries a head kick but it misses.
Envy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zakarova is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Envy.
Envy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zakarova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Envy misses with a takedown
and Zakarova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zakarova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Envy tries for a takedown but Zakarova circles away easily
and Zakarova counters with a three punch combo that has Envy backing up. Envy nods at Zakarova to acknowledge the strikes.
Zakarova lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakarova throws a sloppy head kick
and Envy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zakarova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zakarova as he connects with a hook.
Zakarova scores with a jab to the body.
Zakarova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zakarova connects with a looping right hand.
Zakarova lands a body shot.
Envy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zakarova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zakarova lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zakarova misses with an uppercut. Envy saw that one coming.
Zakarova tries a head kick but it misses.
Envy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Envy throws a head kick that misses.
Zakarova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zakarova closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Envy tries for a takedown but Zakarova circles away easily
and Zakarova counters with a straight right hand.
Zakarova clobbers Envy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Envy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zakarova misses with a straight left.
Mikhail Zakarova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakarova lands a jab to the nose.
Envy closes the distance but Zakarova moves to the side
and Zakarova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Envy tries to land a body kick
and Zakarova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Envy is breathing heavily.
Envy tries a head kick but it misses.
Envy has his takedown stuffed
and Zakarova counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Envy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zakarova is able to avoid easily.
Zakarova scores with the left hand. Envy knows he should have avoided that one.
Zakarova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Envy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Envy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zakarova lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Envy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Zakarova and Envy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Zakarova.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Zakarova!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Shankar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shankar is going olschool here, as he tries to force Nash to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nash shrugs it off.
Nash is trying to stand up.
Nash is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Shankar has taken his back!
Shankar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nash looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Shankar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nash is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nash is taking damage to the body and head.
Nash is trying to stand back up.
Nash tries to escape but Shankar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar lands punches and elbows.
Shankar is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nash won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Shankar off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Shankar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. Noguiera has chosen Someday as his entrance music. Mark Latham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Noguiera's chin.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Noguiera!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Noguiera.
Latham instigates a clinch.
Latham throws a punch but it's blocked by Noguiera.
Latham lands a right hand.
Latham tries to throw a body punch but Noguiera avoids it by throwing Latham back against the cage.
Noguiera jumps guard but Latham stands there with Noguiera around his waist. Noguiera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Latham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Latham misses with a body punch.
Latham scores with a shoulder strike.
Noguiera working hard to break the clinch.
Latham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noguiera takes a shot to the head.
Latham tries to throw a body punch but Noguiera avoids it by throwing Latham back against the cage.
Latham keeps control of Noguiera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Latham.
Noguiera looks gassed!
Latham stalling in the clinch.
Latham lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latham controlling the action here for a moment.
Latham lands a shoulder strike.
Latham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noguieras head.
Latham has Noguiera pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Latham.
Latham has clasped his hands together around Noguiera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Latham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noguiera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noguiera stops Latham from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latham has hold of Noguiera's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Noguiera seems comfortable defending it but Latham has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Noguiera is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Noguiera is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Latham couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Latham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt the wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh my god.... 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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183 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt the wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the wrestler tries to clinch up.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the wrestler tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
the wrestler closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Bob prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
the wrestler tries to break free but Bob pushes him back against the cage.
Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the wrestler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
the wrestler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the wrestler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurt the wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
the wrestler has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
the wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
the wrestler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
the wrestler is looking to break free of the clinch but Bob has double underhooks.
the wrestler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob dodges the punch combination from the wrestler.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the wrestler.
the wrestler thows a body shot but no joy.
the wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
the wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
the wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the wrestler slips under a jab.
Bob scores with a jab.
the wrestler tries to clinch up.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the wrestler moves away.
the wrestler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
the wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Bob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
the wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
the wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from the wrestler.
the wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
the wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bob gets back to half guard.
the wrestler lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the wrestler connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
the wrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the wrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
the wrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob is pressing down on the wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but the wrestler is one step ahead there.
Bob looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the wrestler is looking to advance position but Bob has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
the wrestler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
the wrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Bob has a good base and remains in mount.
the wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurt the wrestler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
the wrestler has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
the wrestler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from the wrestler finds it's way through Bob's defenses.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
the wrestler connects with a nice looking jab.
the wrestler tries to clinch up.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Bob.
the wrestler wants to clinch.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
the wrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
the wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from the wrestler is defended easily by Bob.
the wrestler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
Bob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the wrestler.
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.
the wrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the wrestler is fighting to break Bob's control of his arms but Bob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
the wrestler throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
the wrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the wrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
the wrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bob keeping moving, preventing the wrestler from controlling successfully.
the wrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control.
the wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the wrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but the wrestler is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler throws a strike but Bob rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
the wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
the wrestler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the wrestler moves into the clinch.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of the wrestler backwards.
the wrestler breaks the clinch.
Bob throws a series of punches but the wrestler moves out of range.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
the wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
the wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob sprawls well. He's pushed the wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the wrestler tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
the wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
the wrestler slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob 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.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
the wrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bob is fending him off so far but the wrestler persists. Nope, Bob circles away and we're back to standing.
the wrestler tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
the wrestler lands a jab-cross combination.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob looks to land a right hand but the wrestler moved out of range.
Bob lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bob wants to control but the wrestler is having none of it.
Bob is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but the wrestler is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt the wrestler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob misses with a body shot.
the wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob with a nice cross.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the wrestler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
the wrestler thows a body shot but no joy.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Bob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler fails with the takedown.
the wrestler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with the wrestler's head.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
the wrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the wrestler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the wrestler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
the wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Bob tries to sprawl out of it but the wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
the wrestler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the wrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bob holding on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bob takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
the wrestler scores with punches from side control.
the wrestler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
the wrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
the wrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bob is avoiding damage well.
the wrestler working away.
the wrestler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bob!
the wrestler misses with a head shot.
the wrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kurt the wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
the wrestler has hold of Bob's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bob manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
the wrestler looking to ground and pound but Bob is blocking nicely.
Bob tries to hold on but the wrestler pushes him away.
Big Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the wrestler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bob hang on?
the wrestler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
the wrestler is landing with some decent strikes but Bob is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bob holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as the wrestler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
the wrestler dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by the wrestler.
Poor strikes thrown by the wrestler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
the wrestler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
the wrestler trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
the wrestler unloading with bombs!
Bob manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
the wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
the wrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt the wrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for the wrestler, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt the wrestler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes into the arena with Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Shady!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shady walks into a straight right hand from Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross looks to land a combination but Shady avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cross looks to land a combination. Shady sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shady needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
Shady throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Shady shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Shady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shady slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shady's calf.
Cross connects with a jab.
It looks like Red Shady has been cut.
Shady shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cross manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shady is looking to get to half guard.
Shady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shady working to try and regain half guard.
Cross throwing strikes here but Shady is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shady sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Shady tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shady defending well though.
Shady is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shady trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
Shady taking some punishment here, with Cross in his half guard.
Cross thows a huge punch but Shady dodges it nicely.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shady flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shady.
Cross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Shady is retaining full guard.
Shady looking for a guillotine here but Cross defends easily.
Shady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.
Shady looks gassed!
Cross won't allow Shady to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Shady's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross lands with a hook. Shady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
David Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross throws a body punch but Shady moves out of range.
Cross swings for the body but Shady moves out of range.
Shady moves away from the strike by Cross.
Shady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Shady needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cross.
Cross lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Cross.
Shady is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shady is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cross throws a head kick but Shady moves out of range.
Shady seems to have recovered his senses.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Shady sprawling to the canvas. Cross follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Shady hang on?
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shady manages to get to full guard.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
Shady is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shady is one step ahead there.
Cross throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shady throwing strikes but missing.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shady trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Shady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shady is breathing heavily.
Shady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shady is trying to get an arm triangle but Cross is defending well.
Cross is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shady off and has taken his back!
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.
Shady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cross scoring with strikes but Shady is staying in there.
Shady tries to hold on but Cross postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cross cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shady working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross dominating with strikes here.
The cut above Red Shady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shady is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Shady's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Shady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross scores with a jab.
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shady avoids the head kick by Cross.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Shady avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shady shoots in and bounces Cross off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross lands some strikes from the bottom.
Shady trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Shady trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Shady advances position into side control!
Shady has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cross!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cross is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shady is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shady has hold of Cross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cross tries to hold on but Shady postures up.
Shady wants to control the pace but Cross is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady blocks Cross's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shady throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cross is desperately trying to improve his position but Shady has a good base and remains in mount.
David Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Red Shady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
Shady goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cross turns into him and now he's in Shady's guard.
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.
Shady looking to control.
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross wants to stand but Shady is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Cross.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georeg Spartica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul has chosen DMX as his entrance music. Peter Paul is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georeg Spartica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Paul!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartica misses with a wild combination.
Spartica moves into the clinch.
Spartica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartica gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paul.
Spartica gets through Paul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spartica wants to stall.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Spartica shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spartica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paul wants to break free but Spartica has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Spartica working aggressively here.
Paul can't get the takedown.
Georeg Spartica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Paul.
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spartica sprawls well. Spartica wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartica did well to prevent Paul getting side control.
Still in half guard, Paul seems content to control.
Paul is keen to just control but Spartica is a slippery customer.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Spartica defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spartica defending well though.
Spartica is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartica doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paul.
Paul looks gassed!
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spartica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul on the ground.
Paul is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spartica has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paul wants to control but Spartica is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spartica darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spartica fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spartica clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Spartica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spartica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartica misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartica slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartica pinned against the cage. Spartica gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spartica tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spartica sprawls well. Spartica wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartica misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartica instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spartica fails to land.
Spartica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartica lands a right hand.
Paul takes a shot to the head.
Spartica working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartica content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartica.
Spartica prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartica pushes Paul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spartica fails to land.
Spartica misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartica.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
Spartica misses with some punches.
Paul blocking some punches.
Spartica throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
Spartica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul is working for takedown but Spartica is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
Spartica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartica misses with some punches.
Spartica working aggressively here.
Spartica leaning against his opponent.
Spartica misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spartica fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spartica wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.
Spartica throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Spartica scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spartica closes the distance and clinches.
Spartica avoiding damage.
Paul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Spartica has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Paul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spartica pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spartica prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spartica has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Spartica misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartica throws a nice looking combination but Paul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spartica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georeg Spartica dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spartica!
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spartica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spartica prevents it.
Spartica misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spartica fails to land.
Paul has Spartica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spartica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Georeg Spartica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Paul.
Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spartica misses with some punches.
Spartica lands with a right to the head.
Paul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spartica working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartica throws a head punch that misses.
Spartica has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Spartica lands with a left to the head.
Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartica.
Paul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Spartica.
Spartica throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartica lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Spartica.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Spartica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spartica softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spartica leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Spartica.
Spartica misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartica.
Spartica throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Spartica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartica pushes Paul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paul as Spartica tries to tie him up.
Spartica throws a head punch that misses.
Spartica swings wildly with an uppercut but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartica leaning against his opponent.
Spartica prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paul can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartica has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Spartica.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartica.
Paul takes a shot to the head.
Paul is trying to drag Spartica to the mat but Spartica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spartica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul blocking some punches.
Spartica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Spartica fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spartica takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Spartica fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Paul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spartica gets through Paul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Spartica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul takes a shot to the head.
Paul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spartica avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spartica scores with a shot to the side of Paul's head.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Spartica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spartica.
Spartica stalls.
Spartica lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Spartica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul jumps into guard, dragging Spartica to the mat.
Spartica avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spartica stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartica wants to get up but he can't break Paul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paul looking to control.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul striking off his back but it's not causing Spartica any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georeg Spartica dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spartica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spartica takes the fight into the clinch.
Spartica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartica throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Paul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Paul tries for a takedown but Spartica manages to get underhooks.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but Spartica has him pressed against the cage.
Spartica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul blocking some punches.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Spartica is pushing Paul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paul wants the takedown. Spartica is fighting it off but Paul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spartica's guard against the cage.
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul prevents Spartica from getting back to his feet.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul won't allow Spartica to get back to his feet.
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paul drops back looking for a leg! Spartica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spartica manages to kick Paul off! Paul jumps back into Spartica's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spartica tries to clinch there but Paul circles away.
Spartica is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
Spartica throws a series of punches but Paul moves out of range.
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
Spartica displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Spartica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul.
Spartica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartica.
Spartica tries to clinch up but Paul circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spartica is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartica doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paul.
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Georeg Spartica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartica on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartica tries to get out of the position.
Paul wants to take a breather but Spartica is having none of it.
Peter Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul seems to be looking for submissions.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartica has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georeg Spartica!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trendar Mighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artiom Nevar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trendar Mighty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trendar Mighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artiom Nevar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mighty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nevar is looking to reverse the position.
Mighty is looking to take a break and control but Nevar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mighty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nevar wants to control but Mighty postures up.
Nevar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevar misses with a strike from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nevar throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mighty swinging wilding here.
Mighty is breathing heavily.
Nevar stuffs the takedown.
Nevar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nevar thumps Mighty with a low kick.
Nevar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mighty seems a little lost for a moment, as Nevar dominates the positioning.
Nevar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nevar lands a nice forearm strike.
Nevar is chipping away with strikes.
Mighty takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nevar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mighty to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevar trying to control the action but Mighty is working from the bottom.
Mighty taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nevar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mighty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mighty sneaks back into half guard.
Nevar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nevar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nevar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nevar trying to control but Mighty is having none of it.
Nevar looking to finish Mighty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mighty!
Nevar looking to control but Mighty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mighty wants to hold on but Nevar pushes him away.
Nevar content just to control the position here.
Mighty is desperately trying to improve his position but Nevar has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nevar working Mighty over with strikes here.
Mighty in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nevar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Trendar Mighty has been cut.
Nevar landing shots from mount.
Nevar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mighty looks a forlorn figure.
Mighty is rocked!
Trendar Mighty's cut is getting worse.
Nevar lands a big shot to the head and Mighty winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artiom Nevar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to Say Goodbye. Hayato Masato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hayato Masato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexyama moves away.
Sexyama takes one to the chin there.
Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masato circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Masato catches Sexyama right on the button with a cross.
Masato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sexyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sexyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masato scores with a body shot.
Sexyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Masato is just out of range.
Masato ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masato throws a right and a left that Sexyama avoids nicely.
Sexyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sexyama misses with a double jab
and Masato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sexyama throws a nice looking combination but Masato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sexyama misses with a hook. Masato ducked under it nicely.
Masato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama lands a head shot.
Masato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sexyama.
Masato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sexyama backs up against the cage.
Masato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sexyama.
Masato looks to throw the jab but Sexyama is out of range.
Sexyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sexyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masato counters with a right hand to the body.
Sexyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sexyama takes a swing at Masato's ribcage but misses.
Masato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sexyama's head.
Sexyama scores with the left hand. Masato knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Sexyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masato looks to land a combination. Sexyama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masato misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato throws a hook but Sexyama blocks it.
Masato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sexyama throws a push kick but Masato slaps the foot to one side.
Masato throws an overhand right that lands on Sexyama's shoulder, as Sexyama tries to avoid the shot.
Sexyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masato misses with a body shot.
Sexyama throws the left hand but Masato avoids the punch easily.
Sexyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masato missing with a left hand there. Sexyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masato throws an overhand right that lands on Sexyama's shoulder, as Sexyama tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama misses the body punch
and Masato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sexyama throws a body punch but Masato moves out of range.
Sexyama lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Masato can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sexyama and Masato drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sexyama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Sexyama! Yoshihiro Sexyama retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McKean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKean has chosen Korn - Shoots and Ladders as his entrance music. 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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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Saburov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry McKean!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saburov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKean throws a body punch but Saburov moves out of range.
Saburov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKean on the side of the head.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saburov blocks a jab.
McKean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McKean misses
and Saburov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Saburov.
McKean moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Saburov misses its intended target.
Saburov throws a hook but McKean avoids it easily.
Saburov misses the shot to the body.
Peter Saburov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saburov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saburov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKean fails to land with a series of punches.
Saburov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saburov slips under a jab.
Saburov lands a nice hook to McKean's body. McKean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKean looks gassed!
Saburov lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saburov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
Saburov lands a nice shot that snaps McKean's head back.
McKean misses with a series of wild punches.
McKean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Saburov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean misses with a body punch
and Saburov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saburov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McKean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saburov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saburov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saburov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McKean counter with a right hand.
Saburov lunges at McKean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKean's hand.
Saburov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKean doesn't seem bothered though.
Saburov throws a shot to the body.
Saburov scores with a hook to the body. McKean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saburov lands a nice shot that snaps McKean's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKean on the side of the head.
Saburov cracks McKean with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Saburov finds it's target.
McKean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saburov lands a body shot.
Saburov connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKean tries to move into range but Saburov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saburov lands a nice shot that snaps McKean's head back.
Saburov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKean on the side of the head.
McKean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saburov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKean doesn't seem bothered though.
Saburov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saburov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saburov looks to score with a jab to the body but McKean is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saburov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saburov gets a takedown into half guard.
Saburov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McKean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saburov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saburov controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saburov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saburov checks a leg kick nicely.
McKean throws a good cross that connects.
Saburov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKean moves away.
Saburov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKean throws a combination that misses
and Saburov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saburov missing with a left hand there. McKean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from McKean misses the target.
McKean throws a jab when Saburov was well out of range.
McKean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saburov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKean swinging wilding here.
Saburov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saburov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saburov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McKean for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McKean is trying to escape the position but Saburov is controlling the position.
McKean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Saburov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saburov prefers to stall for the moment though.
McKean throws Saburov to one side and escapes!
McKean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saburov trying to control but McKean is working from the bottom.
Saburov pushes down on McKean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McKean is breathing heavily.
Saburov thows a huge punch but McKean dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McKean wants to get back to his feet.
Saburov stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Saburov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McKean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKean throws a head kick that misses.
Saburov clobbers McKean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McKean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saburov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saburov dominated that second round.
That's time! Saburov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKean throws out a loose jab but Saburov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter Saburov is winning the standup battle so far.
Saburov misses with a looping right.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Saburov misses
and McKean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKean looks to throw the jab but Saburov is out of range.
Saburov scores with a shot to the body.
McKean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saburov misses with an uppercut.
Saburov ducks under a wild hook from McKean.
McKean misses with a head kick.
Saburov cracks McKean with a good jab.
McKean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McKean.
Barry McKean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saburov connects with a looping right hand.
Saburov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saburov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Saburov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKean doesn't seem phased though.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKean moves away.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Saburov. That snapped McKean's head back.
McKean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saburov swings for the body but McKean moves out of range.
A big left from Saburov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saburov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKean at a distance.
A jab from McKean misses.
Saburov lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by McKean.
Saburov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKean at a distance.
McKean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Saburov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saburov thuds his right hand into McKean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saburov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saburov dives in and grabs McKean's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKean pushes down on Saburov's head and hops out.
McKean throws a shot from downtown. Saburov moves away and avoids it.
McKean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKean misses with the combination.
McKean throws a looping overhand right but Saburov ducks down to avoid it.
Saburov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saburov cracks McKean with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saburov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saburov cracks a nice hook into McKean's ribs.
McKean moves forwards but Saburov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saburov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKean can do to turn this around?
McKean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saburov shoots in but McKean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saburov counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saburov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKean's head backwards.
Saburov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKean. McKean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saburov counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKean tries to move into range but Saburov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saburov lands a nice hook to McKean's body. McKean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to de liver by Saburov. Beautiful body shot.
Saburov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKean has time to react.
Saburov digs a good hook to McKean's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Saburov.
Saburov works McKean's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saburov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saburov lands with a nice body punch.
Saburov scores with a nice strike.
Saburov lands a body shot.
McKean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saburov tries for a takedown but McKean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saburov lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Saburov.
Saburov lands a right hook to the body.
Saburov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McKean is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saburov winds up and cracks McKean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saburov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McKean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saburov.
Saburov is taking a breather. McKean 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.
Saburov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saburov controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Saburov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McKean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKean.
McKean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKean throws a shot from downtown. Saburov moves away and avoids it.
McKean misses with a shot to the body
and Saburov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKean won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saburov controlling the position.
McKean is not content to let Saburov control the position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saburov trying to control the action but McKean is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saburov had his way with Barry McKean in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - McKean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKean throws a jab when Saburov was well out of range.
Saburov loads up on a big right hand but McKean slips the punch.
McKean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saburov throws a hook but McKean blocks it.
Saburov looks for a takedown but McKean sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKean throws a nice looking combination but Saburov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saburov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKean was well out of range. Poor timing from Saburov.
McKean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saburov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saburov thows a body shot but no joy.
Saburov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saburov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKean.
A jab from Saburov misses.
Saburov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKean.
Saburov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saburov misses with a body shot.
McKean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to de liver by Saburov. Beautiful body shot.
McKean is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McKean misses with a body shot.
McKean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barry McKean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saburov.
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saburov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saburov lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McKean misses the target.
Saburov swings for the body but McKean moves out of range.
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saburov lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for McKean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saburov lands a jab to McKean's midsection.
Peter Saburov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov cracks a nice hook into McKean's ribs.
Saburov scores with a nice right hand.
Saburov lands a nice shot to the body.
Saburov lands a slapping body shot.
Saburov scores with a nice right hand.
Saburov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saburov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saburov connects with a crisp jab.
Saburov connects with a body shot.
Saburov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saburov lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saburov lands a nice looking body shot.
Saburov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saburov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saburov thuds a left hand into McKean's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saburov.
Saburov throws a shot to the body.
Saburov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saburov scores with a body shot.
Saburov throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saburov punishes McKean's body with a nice straight punch.
Saburov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saburov connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Saburov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saburov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Saburov!
Peter Saburov is the new heavyweight champion!
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