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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boi Tatah Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boi Tatah Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatah Junior.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Tatah Junior's ribs.
Tatah Junior tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Tatah Junior is trying to stand up here but Taylor is controlling him well.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Tatah Junior defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatah Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatah Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatah Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Tatah Junior working a defensive guard here.
Taylor trying to control but Tatah Junior is working from the bottom.
Taylor stays in close to Tatah Junior's body and controls the position.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Tatah Junior's brow.
Tatah Junior working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Tatah Junior working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatah Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Tatah Junior keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Tatah Junior.
Taylor cracks Tatah Junior with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatah Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor postures up in Tatah Junior's guard and throws a big left but Tatah Junior blocks it.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tatah Junior seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatah Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatah Junior's head.
Tatah Junior keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up in Tatah Junior's guard and throws a big left but Tatah Junior blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatah Junior wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tatah Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Tatah Junior keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatah Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control but Tatah Junior is working from the bottom.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tatah Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatah Junior tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Taylor tenderised Tatah Junior's leg. Tatah Junior is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatah Junior fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatah Junior taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Tatah Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor trying to control the position but Tatah Junior is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatah Junior wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Tatah Junior is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Taylor is staying active.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor lands a few punches from side control.
Tatah Junior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taylor connects with a decent elbow.
Tatah Junior wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatah Junior on the ground.
Tatah Junior is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Tatah Junior is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatah Junior on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tatah Junior defending against the ground and pound.
Tatah Junior struggling a bit here.
Taylor is putting a hurting on Tatah Junior here, landing some big shots from side control.
David Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Tatah Junior wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor looking to control but instead Tatah Junior has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Taylor stops Tatah Junior from getting back to his feet.
Tatah Junior is breathing heavily.
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatah Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Tatah Junior blocks nicely.
Tatah Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatah Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Tatah Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatah Junior has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatah Junior dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatah Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Tatah Junior is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tatah Junior to the mat. Tatah Junior regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor trying to control but Tatah Junior is working from the bottom.
Tatah Junior wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Tatah Junior keeps moving.
Tatah Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatah Junior has wrist control.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Tatah Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor controlling Tatah Junior's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Taylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Tatah Junior tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
David Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatah Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Tatah Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tatah Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tatah Junior gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Tatah Junior manages to retain guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Tatah Junior is keeping the position.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Tatah Junior keeps moving.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Tatah Junior.
Tatah Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatah Junior trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatah Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tatah Junior trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor pushes Tatah Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatah Junior has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor has Tatah Junior pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tatah Junior tumbling to the mat - Taylor dives into Tatah Junior's guard.
Tatah Junior looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tatah Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatah Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatah Junior keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatah Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boi Tatah Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatah Junior looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Taylor!
David Taylor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vik Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Canning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vik Black has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vik Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peyton Canning!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Canning avoids the head kick by Black.
An inside leg kick lands from Canning.
Canning throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Canning tries a head kick but it misses.
Black 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.
Canning throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black throws a body punch but Canning moves out of range.
Canning loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black scores with a head kick.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Canning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Canning.
Black throws a head kick that misses
and Canning counters with a low kick, right behind Black 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Canning there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canning dodges the punch combination from Black.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canning.
Canning tries to score with a low kick but Black moves his leg out of the way.
Canning throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Canning throws a head kick that misses.
Canning staying out of range there.
Canning throws a front kick aimed at Black's knee but Black avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Canning.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canning scores with a jab to the head.
Canning throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canning wants to land a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black misses with a left hand
and Canning counters with a nice leg kick.
Canning lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canning.
Canning works Black's body with a nice hook.
Canning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning avoids the body shot from Black.
Black thuds a left hand into Canning's body.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canning misses the jab.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Black does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Black stalks Canning and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canning's face. Canning staggers backwards, shaken.
A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick.
Canning lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Black scores with a body shot.
Canning ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Canning dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning clinches up against the cage.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Canning has the dominant position.
Canning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Canning avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Canning throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black is looking to control Canning's arms but Canning gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canning!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Canning misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Canning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Canning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Canning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canning blocks a head kick by Black.
Black walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canning.
Canning dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black throws a leg kick
and Canning counters with a good low kick that Black was not able to check.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canning.
Canning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Vik Black has been cut.
Black misses with a head kick.
Canning swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Canning backing up. Canning nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning scores with a head kick. Black tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Black throws a hook to the side of Canning's head but Canning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
Canning throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canning throws a chopping leg kick but Black manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black throws a leg kick but Canning checks it.
Canning lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canning. That one must have hurt.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Canning's front leg but catches the back leg as Canning tries to avoid it.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Peyton Canning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canning.
Canning misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canning lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canning throws a front kick aimed at Black's knee but Black avoids it well.
Canning tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Canning as he checks the leg kick.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canning was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Canning has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Canning stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Canning's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Canning as the two fighters clinch.
Black will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Canning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canning lands with a short shot to the head.
Canning is stalling here.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Canning.
Black avoiding damage.
Canning misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning slows down the pace here.
Canning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Canning. Black shrugs it off though.
Canning forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Canning letting Black take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Canning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canning tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Canning blocking some punches.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Canning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vik Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Canning turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black throws a lazy body kick
and Canning counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canning back to the cage. Black follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Canning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canning tries a low kick but Black avoids it.
Canning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canning moves away.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canning. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canning, right into the meat.
Canning throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Canning tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canning throws a front kick aimed at Black's knee but Black avoids it well.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canning.
Canning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Canning counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Canning plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black blocks the body kick.
Canning moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Canning closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Canning is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black blocks a body shot from Canning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canning tries a knee to the head but Black blocks it.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Canning is controlling him.
Canning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Canning gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Canning is controlling him.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canning is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a body punch but Canning moves out of range.
Canning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black connects with a nice looking jab.
Canning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Canning takes one to the chin there.
Canning throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canning throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black checks a low kick from Canning.
Canning throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canning 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canning throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canning.
Canning throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
Canning throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canning scores with a three punch combo!
Vik Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton Canning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canning has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peyton Canning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good chin |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Markus Justice!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Markus Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justice scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justice connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Donk. Justice catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Justice is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Justice counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Justice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justice thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Justice looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Justice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Justice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Justice pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Justice follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Justice sends Sanchez down but not out. Justice dives into side control looking to finish.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez pushes Justice away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Justice gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Justice decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Justice misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Justice which made him look bad.
Justice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justice as he jumps to the side.
Markus Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Justice lands with a right hand.
Justice works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Justice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justice lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Justice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez shoots in but Justice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Justice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice drops Sanchez with a right and a left! Justice comes rushing in but Sanchez regains his composure and manages to keep Justice in guard.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Justice lands a front kick.
Justice is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Justice shuts the power down on Sanchez. Lights out, game over! Justice is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Markus Justice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benigno Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Zietsch had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Benigno Aquino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benigno Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Zietsch as he connects with a hook.
Zietsch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aquino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aquino looks to land a left hand but Zietsch moved out of range nicely.
Aquino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zietsch.
Aquino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zietsch manages to avoid it.
Zietsch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zietsch swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
Aquino slips under a jab.
Zietsch swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
Aquino takes one to the side of the head.
Aquino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zietsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zietsch instigates a clinch.
Aquino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zietsch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aquino prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch taking a breather.
Zietsch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aquino after a bit of a struggle.
Zietsch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aquino smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Zietsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aquino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marc Zietsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquino slips under a jab.
Aquino darts in and clinches Zietsch up against the cage.
Zietsch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aquino is stalling here.
Zietsch tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino blocks an uppercut.
Aquino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zietsch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zietsch swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zietsch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zietsch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zietsch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zietsch for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zietsch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aquino smiles and moves away.
Aquino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zietsch is out of range and Aquino settles back down.
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.
Aquino ducks right into an uppercut from Zietsch.
Aquino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zietsch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zietsch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zietsch throws an overhand right that lands on Aquino's shoulder, as Aquino tries to avoid the shot.
Zietsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aquino is looking to clinch.
Aquino moves out of range as Zietsch strikes.
Zietsch misses with a body shot.
Zietsch misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aquino.
Zietsch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zietsch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Zietsch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aquino slips a jab from Zietsch.
Zietsch darts in and clinches Aquino up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zietsch.
Zietsch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aquino leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aquino blocks an uppercut.
Zietsch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aquino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zietsch is controlling Aquino's posture.
Zietsch keeping full guard, as Aquino tries to pass.
Zietsch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aquino should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zietsch has tightened it up now! Aquino should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marc Zietsch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James VIck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James VIck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Slater!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VIck misses with a two punch combination.
VIck gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. VIck manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
VIck being controlled here, momentarily.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
VIck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
VIck trying to control the position.
Slater is pushing down on VIck's leg trying to pass to half guard. VIck is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater stalling.
Slater is trying for a kimura here. VIck looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Slater wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Slater!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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184 lbs
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182 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A leg kick checked by Holmes.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Holmes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holmes checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Holmes misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Holmes's torso.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Delroy Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Kersikov has Holmes pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmes is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes stalling.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Holmes down.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Holmes throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Kersikov gets a clinch.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holmes checks the leg kick.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes. Holmes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Holmes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holmes's hands.
Holmes motions for Kersikov to come forward. Holmes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Holmes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Holmes throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
Kersikov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holmes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Holmes's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Holmes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Kersikov lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
Holmes slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Holmes's head back.
Holmes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
A head kick from Holmes lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
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!
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Holmes's ribs.
Holmes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Holmes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Holmes moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Holmes's knee but Holmes avoids it well.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kersikov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Kersikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
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!
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes or not.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delroy Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Holmes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
Kersikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes wants to stall.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes or not.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Delroy Holmes has been cut.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Kersikov is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov cracks Holmes with a good jab.
Holmes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Holmes is rocked!
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Holmes misses
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Kersikov!
A very excited looking Vlad Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Syrovatkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syrovatkin's entrance music is Chris Clark - Herr Barr. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasiliy Syrovatkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syrovatkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syrovatkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Syrovatkin tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Syrovatkin has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Syrovatkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Syrovatkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Syrovatkin wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Syrovatkin's temple.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Syrovatkin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Syrovatkin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Syrovatkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Syrovatkin controls from the top position.
Syrovatkin throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin moves into full mount!
Syrovatkin looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Syrovatkin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Syrovatkin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Syrovatkin wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin lands a big elbow.
Syrovatkin misses with a head shot.
Syrovatkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Syrovatkin 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.
Syrovatkin misses with a head shot.
Syrovatkin throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Syrovatkin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Syrovatkin lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Syrovatkin controlling from the full mount.
Syrovatkin throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syrovatkin lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Syrovatkin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin dominated that round.
That's time! Syrovatkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Syrovatkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Syrovatkin misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syrovatkin fails to land the takedown.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syrovatkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syrovatkin tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Syrovatkin backing up. Syrovatkin nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Syrovatkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Syrovatkin.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Syrovatkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Syrovatkin misses.
Syrovatkin misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Syrovatkin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Syrovatkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Syrovatkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Syrovatkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrovatkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Syrovatkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syrovatkin throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Syrovatkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Syrovatkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Syrovatkin persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Syrovatkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrovatkin gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syrovatkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Syrovatkin trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Syrovatkin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Syrovatkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Syrovatkin being controlled here momentarily.
Syrovatkin wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Syrovatkin lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syrovatkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Syrovatkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Syrovatkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Syrovatkin moves out of range.
Syrovatkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syrovatkin throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Syrovatkin jabs at Jackson's body.
Syrovatkin lands with a cross.
Syrovatkin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syrovatkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syrovatkin defends it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Syrovatkin 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Syrovatkin connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Syrovatkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Syrovatkin blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Syrovatkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Syrovatkin off the cage and back into range.
Syrovatkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Syrovatkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Syrovatkin.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Syrovatkin is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syrovatkin circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syrovatkin. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syrovatkin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syrovatkin misses with a low kick.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Syrovatkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Syrovatkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick but Syrovatkin moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrovatkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syrovatkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Syrovatkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Syrovatkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syrovatkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Syrovatkin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syrovatkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Syrovatkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syrovatkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Syrovatkin counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syrovatkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin clearly takes 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.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Syrovatkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by Syrovatkin.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syrovatkin looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Syrovatkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Syrovatkin shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Syrovatkin, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Syrovatkin against the cage but Syrovatkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Syrovatkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Syrovatkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syrovatkin slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syrovatkin moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syrovatkin.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syrovatkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Syrovatkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syrovatkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syrovatkin throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Syrovatkin misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Syrovatkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws the left hand but Syrovatkin avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Syrovatkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syrovatkin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Syrovatkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Syrovatkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Syrovatkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrovatkin misses with a straight right.
Syrovatkin clinches.
Syrovatkin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Syrovatkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syrovatkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syrovatkin stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Syrovatkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Syrovatkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Syrovatkin is controlling him.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syrovatkin throwing strikes but missing.
Syrovatkin throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin had his way with Omar Jackson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syrovatkin shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Syrovatkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That kick from Syrovatkin tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Syrovatkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Syrovatkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Syrovatkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Syrovatkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Syrovatkin takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Syrovatkin.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Syrovatkin can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Syrovatkin.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syrovatkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Syrovatkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syrovatkin slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Syrovatkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Syrovatkin persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Syrovatkin. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Syrovatkin.
Jackson slips a straight right by Syrovatkin.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Syrovatkin rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Syrovatkin throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin throws a head punch that misses.
Syrovatkin presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syrovatkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syrovatkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Syrovatkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Syrovatkin has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Syrovatkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Syrovatkin misses with the head strike.
Syrovatkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syrovatkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syrovatkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Syrovatkin tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Syrovatkin back against the cage.
Syrovatkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Syrovatkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Syrovatkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Syrovatkin 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Syrovatkin!
Vasiliy Syrovatkin is the new featherweight champion!
Vasiliy Syrovatkin gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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