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CFV Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sahak Torosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filemom Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sahak Torosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filemom Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torosian misses with a few strikes there.
Torosian closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torosian.
Good body shot from Torosian.
Torosian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torosian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macarenco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Macarenco throws a looping overhand right but Torosian ducks down to avoid it.
Macarenco misses with an uppercut
and Torosian counters with a left to the body.
Torosian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macarenco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torosian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macarenco manages to avoid it.
Macarenco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torosian manages to avoid it.
Torosian misses with a wild combination.
Torosian moves away from the strike by Macarenco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torosian connects with a body shot that sends Macarenco's belly button to the back.
Torosian swinging wildly here.
Torosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torosian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macarenco.
Torosian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Macarenco.
Macarenco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torosian tries a head kick but it misses.
Macarenco tries to clinch there but Torosian circles away.
Macarenco looks to land a right hand but Torosian moved out of range.
Torosian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macarenco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torosian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torosian moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco lands a body shot.
Torosian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macarenco.
Torosian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Macarenco tries to clinch but Torosian moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Macarenco. Those never looked like landing.
Torosian slips a jab and a cross from Macarenco.
Torosian lands a big right hand that sends Macarenco crashing to the mat! Torosian stays standing though and waves Macarenco back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torosian is stalking Macarenco. Macarenco circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Torosian, and it's lights out! Macarenco really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sahak Torosian!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tico Ponce De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles P Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 New York, Tico Ponce De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles P Glover!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponce De Leon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover checks the leg kick.
Glover blocks a head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glover.
Ponce De Leon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ponce De Leon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ponce De Leon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glover. That did some damage!
Ponce De Leon has managed to clinch.
Ponce De Leon looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Ponce De Leon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is looking to break free of the clinch but Ponce De Leon has double underhooks.
Ponce De Leon scores with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon managing to block the knees to the body from Glover.
A knee to the head by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Ponce De Leon lands a knee to the body.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to push Ponce De Leon away but Ponce De Leon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ponce De Leon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ponce De Leon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponce De Leon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glover trying to stall but Ponce De Leon improves his position.
Glover can't break the clinch.
Ponce De Leon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glover up against the cage.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but Glover blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponce De Leon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponce De Leon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon has Glover pushed against the cage.
Ponce De Leon tries a knee to the head but Glover blocks it.
Ponce De Leon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Glover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Glover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ponce De Leon scores with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glover tries to break the clinch but Ponce De Leon is controlling the position.
Ponce De Leon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glover content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ponce De Leon landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glover up against the cage.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
Glover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ponce De Leon trying to land knees to the body.
Ponce De Leon lands a good knee to the midsection. Glover won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee strike.
Ponce De Leon landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponce De Leon throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Ponce De Leon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ponce De Leon is looking to slow Glover down with leg kicks.
Glover takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ponce De Leon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponce De Leon looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
Ponce De Leon scores with a head kick. Glover tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Ponce De Leon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover avoids a kick to the body.
Ponce De Leon tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponce De Leon has Glover pressed against the cage.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glover tries to break the clinch but Ponce De Leon is controlling the position.
Glover is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ponce De Leon is keeping busy.
Ponce De Leon misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce De Leon manages to break the clinch.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that misses.
Ponce De Leon misses with a leg kick.
Ponce De Leon tries to work over Glover's front leg with a kick but Glover checks it.
Ponce De Leon scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponce De Leon.
No joy there for Glover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponce De Leon throws a wild body kick that Glover sees coming a mile off.
Glover avoids the head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon connects with a leg kick. Glover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tico Ponce De Leon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponce De Leon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ponce De Leon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ponce De Leon misses with a low kick as Glover jumps back.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Glover checks a low kick from Ponce De Leon.
Glover checks a low kick from Ponce De Leon.
Glover works over Ponce De Leon's head and body with a nice combination.
Glover throws a combination that misses
and Ponce De Leon counters with a nice body kick.
Glover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ponce De Leon.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponce De Leon moves away.
Glover misses with a combination
and Ponce De Leon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Ponce De Leon scoring well with a low kick there.
Ponce De Leon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico Ponce De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ponce De Leon tenderised Glover's leg. Glover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Ponce De Leon 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!
Ponce De Leon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponce De Leon. That's going to slow Glover down.
Ponce De Leon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glover.
Ponce De Leon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glover checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Glover.
Ponce De Leon throws a solid leg kick but Glover takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ponce De Leon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that half lands.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponce De Leon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon lands a nice looking body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ponce De Leon 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 Glover has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glover and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glover fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponce De Leon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glover checks a leg kick.
Ponce De Leon slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Ponce De Leon moves in looking to clinch but Glover pushes him off.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ponce De Leon lands a head kick. Glover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Charles P Glover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
Glover moves out of range as Ponce De Leon throws a body kick.
Glover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponce De Leon. Ponce De Leon obviously looking to wear him down.
Glover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ponce De Leon tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glover cracks Ponce De Leon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ponce De Leon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover thows a body shot but no joy.
Glover 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.
Tico Ponce De Leon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponce De Leon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice head kick!
Glover checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ponce De Leon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ponce De Leon throws a leg kick but Glover checks it.
Glover misses with a double jab.
Ponce De Leon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Glover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover gets tackled into the cage by Ponce De Leon. Ponce De Leon maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ponce De Leon.
Charles P Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ponce De Leon looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ponce De Leon working Glover over with knees to the body.
Ponce De Leon has Glover pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Ponce De Leon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ponce De Leon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Ponce De Leon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattias Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamyenyan comes to the cage accompanied by Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon. The key to victory for Vahan Karamyenyan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vahan Karamyenyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mattias Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karamyenyan circles away.
Ericsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karamyenyan sprawls well initially but Ericsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karamyenyan moves into full guard.
Karamyenyan is looking for a triangle but Ericsson pushes his legs off easily.
Ericsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ericsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ericsson trying to control but Karamyenyan is working from the bottom.
Karamyenyan keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamyenyan is trying to keep Ericsson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Karamyenyan is trying to keep Ericsson in close.
Karamyenyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ericsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karamyenyan pulls Ericsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ericsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karamyenyan keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ericsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karamyenyan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ericsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ericsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ericsson lands a couple of elbows.
Ericsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan is trying to control the position but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson works over Karamyenyan with some ground and pound from guard.
Karamyenyan wants to get back to his feet but Ericsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ericsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karamyenyan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ericsson controls the pace.
Ericsson throws a sloppy strike and Karamyenyan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ericsson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Karamyenyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vahan Karamyenyan!
Post fight, Vahan Karamyenyan took to the microphone: 'In the films the good guy always wins, but this is one bad guy who ain't gonna lose. I'm waiting for next opponent to beat.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nautica Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nautica Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Good exchange - Leopoldo coming out on top.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Leopoldo.
Thorn looks for a takedown but Leopoldo sprawls well.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Leopoldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leopoldo lands a big shot that drops Thorn! Can he finish him?
It looks like Nautica Thorn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leopoldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard.
Thorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorn, not yet.
Thorn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leopoldo has picked Thorn up and slammed him! Thorn can't keep hold of the triangle and Leopoldo manages to pass to side control!
Thorn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leopoldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leopoldo seems to be working for a kimura but Thorn defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leopoldo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thorn trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thorn is looking to escape.
Thorn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leopoldo looking to control but Thorn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thorn is trying desperately to improve position.
Leopoldo wants to control the pace but Thorn is squirming around nicely.
Thorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorn bucks up and throws Leopoldo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leopoldo 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 Thorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thorn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leopoldo throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thorn.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nautica Thorn.
Thorn looking to score a takedown here. Leopoldo is defending well but Thorn drives through and ends up in Leopoldo's guard.
Thorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Leopoldo has wrist control.
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorn defends well.
Leopoldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorn manages to get himself to full guard.
Thorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leopoldo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Leopoldo stopping the sweep attempt from Thorn.
Thorn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leopoldo has picked Thorn up and slammed him! Thorn can't keep hold of the triangle and Leopoldo manages to pass to side control!
Leopoldo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Leopoldo gets to mount! Thorn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo trying to control but Thorn is having none of it.
Leopoldo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thorn because Leopoldo loaded up on that one.
Thorn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thorn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorn is desperately trying to improve his position but Leopoldo has a good base and remains in mount.
Leopoldo wants to control the pace but Thorn is squirming around nicely.
Leopoldo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nautica Thorn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leopoldo leaves Thorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but Leopoldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leopoldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thorn somewhat.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nautica Thorn.
Leopoldo moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Leopoldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorn at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leopoldo sprawls well. Leopoldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Leopoldo throws the kick towards the body but Thorn avoids it.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopoldo catches Thorn napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Thorn to the canvas!
Thorn is rocked!
Thorn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leopoldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Nautica Thorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
Thorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leopoldo is aware though and is defending well.
Thorn trying to control the position.
Leopoldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Leopoldo advances position into side control!
Thorn prevents Leopoldo from moving into mount.
Leopoldo is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is trying to get back to half guard.
Thorn dodges the ground and pound from Leopoldo.
Thorn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leopoldo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Thorn swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Thorn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo with a couple of short strikes.
Leopoldo punching from mount but Thorn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thorn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Leopoldo punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leopoldo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leopoldo working for a guillotine from mount but Thorn is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thorn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poor strikes thrown by Leopoldo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thorn working to try and regain half guard.
Leopoldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thorn is looking to escape.
Thorn is desperately trying to improve his position but Leopoldo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leopoldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nautica Thorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown by Thorn or perhaps it was just good defense by Leopoldo which made him look bad.
Thorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leopoldo swivels and escapes.
Leopoldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leopoldo drops his shoulder and cracks Thorn with a huge uppercut! Thorn goes down! Can Leopoldo finish him?
Thorn is still in real trouble! Can Leopoldo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Leopoldo is looking to stand up but Thorn won't let him.
Leopoldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Leopoldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leopoldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leopoldo 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.
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leopoldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thorn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Leopoldo wants to stand but Thorn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thorn pushes Leopoldo off and gets back to his feet.
Leopoldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn tries to move into range but Leopoldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leopoldo sprawls well. Leopoldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nautica Thorn.
Leopoldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo connects with a looping right hand.
Thorn shoots in but Leopoldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leopoldo steps into range and cracks Thorn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thorn flops backwards and Leopoldo dives into his guard looking to finish!
Leopoldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorn's guard.
Leopoldo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thorn is trying to stand.
Leopoldo thows a huge punch but Thorn dodges it nicely.
Thorn is trying to escape back to his feet but Leopoldo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nautica Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn is trying to work for a sweep but Leopoldo has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thorn is looking to escape.
Leopoldo avoids the attempt from Thorn to control.
Leopoldo tries to control but Thorn wriggling away.
Leopoldo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thorn turns into him and now he's in Leopoldo's guard.
Leopoldo wants to stand and escape but Thorn is having none of it.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now.
Leopoldo is looking to stand up but Thorn isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leopoldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thorn, into his guard.
Leopoldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopoldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leopoldo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
Post fight, an emotional Pedro Aristides Leopoldo said 'Mixed Martial Arts is the ultimate challenge. There's nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step into the cage. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to do that, and for whole support i've got.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mante Quilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez has chosen Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Berto Melendez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mante Quilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berto Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quilla's waist but Quilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Quilla. No joy for Melendez on that attempt.
Mante Quilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Quilla sprawls well. He's pushed Melendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mante Quilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Melendez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez.
Melendez cracks Quilla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quilla.
It looks like Berto Melendez has been cut.
Quilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Melendez sprawls well initially but Quilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Quilla trying to control the pace.
Quilla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Quilla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Melendez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melendez.
Quilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quilla connects with a couple of short punches.
Quilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez controls Quilla momentarily but Quilla frees himself.
Quilla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Quilla tries to pass.
Quilla wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mante Quilla just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melendez is defended easily by Quilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quilla.
Melendez misses with a hook.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quilla pinned against the cage. Quilla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quilla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quilla.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quilla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melendez's guard.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quilla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quilla blocks the strikes from Melendez.
Quilla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quilla prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Quilla lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quilla drops an elbow to the side of Melendez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quilla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quilla drops an elbow to the side of Melendez's head.
Melendez taking some punishment here, with Quilla in his half guard.
Quilla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Quilla prevents Melendez from improving his position.
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. Quilla connects with a nice short shot to Melendez's temple.
Quilla is looking to take a break and control but Melendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quilla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quilla lands with a punch from half guard.
Quilla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Quilla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Melendez trying to control from the bottom.
Melendez gets full guard.
Melendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quilla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quilla wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melendez is trying to control the position but Quilla postures up.
Quilla postures up and lands a big shot to Melendez's brow.
Melendez looking for a guillotine here but Quilla defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mante Quilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berto Melendez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Melendez.
Melendez wants to control but Quilla is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Quilla is right now.
Melendez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Quilla keeps Melendez under control for a moment.
Quilla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quilla tries to roll over but Melendez keeps him under control.
Melendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quilla is just riding it out for now. Melendez eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quilla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Quilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Quilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quilla postures up in Melendez's guard and throws a big left but Melendez blocks it.
Melendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quilla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quilla wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Mante Quilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quilla working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quilla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quilla.
Quilla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
Melendez trying to hold on to Quilla's head to control him but Quilla postures up.
Quilla lands strikes from half guard.
Melendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quilla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Melendez wants to control but Quilla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quilla working the head and body with strikes.
Melendez trying to hold on to Quilla's head to control him but Quilla postures up.
Quilla trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quilla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quilla wants to take a breather but Melendez is having none of it.
Quilla trying to mount his opponent but Melendez defends it.
Quilla is working hard here to advance position.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back.
Quilla lands strikes from half guard.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez trying to hold on to Quilla's head to control him but Quilla postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Quilla connects with a nice short shot to Melendez's temple.
Quilla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Melendez wants to improve his position but Quilla is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Quilla there.
Quilla passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Quilla working the head with strikes.
Melendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Melendez seems a little lost for a moment, as Quilla dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quilla looks up at the clock and then as Melendez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Quilla smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Melendez manages to get back to half guard.
Melendez trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mante Quilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berto Melendez's cut.
That's time! Quilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Quilla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melendez swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melendez is defended easily by Quilla.
Quilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melendez.
Quilla lands an overhand right.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quilla swivels and escapes.
Mante Quilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Melendez.
Quilla looks for a takedown but Melendez sprawls well.
Quilla drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melendez looking to control.
Quilla postures up and lands a big shot to Melendez's brow.
Melendez keeping moving, preventing Quilla from controlling successfully.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Melendez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quilla!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quilla in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Quilla wants to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Melendez throwing strikes here but Quilla is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Quilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Melendez trying to control but Quilla is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quilla is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez trying to control but Quilla is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Melendez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quilla because Melendez loaded up on that one.
Quilla tries to reverse the position but Melendez maintains control.
Quilla wants to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Quilla working to try and regain half guard.
Quilla holds on for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quilla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melendez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quilla!
Quilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Melendez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Quilla is looking to improve his position but Melendez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mante Quilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quilla wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Melendez.
Melendez breaks from Quilla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez wants to control the pace but Quilla is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Berto Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quilla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quilla tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Melendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Berto Melendez.
Well Quilla 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mante Quilla!
An out of breath Mante Quilla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucic comes to the cage accompanied by Shots. Ostrowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PC Park - Klatka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ostrowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lucic counters with a three punch combo that has Ostrowski backing up. Ostrowski nods at Lucic to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucic misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Ostrowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucic circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Lucic. Those never looked like landing.
Lucic dips to his left and cracks Ostrowski with an uppercut!
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Lucic lands a body shot.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic misses with a double jab.
Lucic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostrowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Milan Lucic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.
Ostrowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Lucic.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucic counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ostrowski has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milan Lucic!
After the big win, Milan Lucic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeMario Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Locke will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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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 Las Vegas, DeMario Williams!
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, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams blocks a jab.
Locke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Locke is controlling him.
Williams wants to sweep here but Locke controlling him for the moment.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMario Williams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams stalling.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Locke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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!
We're going to have a standup here because DeMario Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Locke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Locke won't be happy with that.
Williams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Locke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Locke is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Locke is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke is trying to improve his position.
Williams working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Locke working a defensive guard here.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Locke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Locke from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Locke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
Locke is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of DeMario Williams.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Locke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams just content to control the position.
Locke tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Locke wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Locke down.
Locke is being controlled here.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is in bad spot here.
Locke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke is not going to allow Williams to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Williams forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Locke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Williams passes into half guard.
Locke tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
DeMario Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Locke is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DeMario Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams pushes Locke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams has Locke pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Williams stands up over Locke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Locke wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DeMario Williams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Locke can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Locke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Locke being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DeMario Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Locke has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams passes Locke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is looking to pass Locke's guard but actually Locke recovers to full guard.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Whitehope is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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184 lbs
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186 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitehope tries to clinch there but Ignatov circles away.
Whitehope tries to clinch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Whitehope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Whitehope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitehope gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whitehope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehope thows a huge punch but Ignatov dodges it nicely.
Whitehope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitehope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatov's head.
Whitehope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatov's head.
Whitehope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Ignatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitehope.
Ignatov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatov wants to control but Whitehope is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whitehope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehope slips a nice elbow through Ignatov's hands, connecting with Ignatov's forehead.
Ignatov manages to get to full guard.
Ignatov wants to sweep here but Whitehope controlling him for the moment.
Whitehope postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
Whitehope is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatov has wrist control.
Whitehope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitehope trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehope throws a strike but Ignatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whitehope is looking to stand back up but Ignatov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whitehope.
Ignatov stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatov stops Whitehope from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope is looking for a sweep. Ignatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whitehope looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ignatov is keen to just control but Whitehope is a slippery customer.
Ignatov stalling.
Whitehope is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Whitehope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope tries to hold on but Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitehope is looking to escape.
Ignatov wants to control but instead Whitehope manages to regain half guard.
Whitehope wants to improve his position but Ignatov is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitehope has one foot on Ignatov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Whitehope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whitehope misses with a hook
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Whitehope dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whitehope is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
Whitehope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitehope wants to clinch up but Ignatov keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitehope closes the distance and clinches up with Ignatov, looking for a takedown. Whitehope pushes Ignatov against the cage but Ignatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whitehope fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitehope tries to move into range but Ignatov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whitehope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitehope shoots for a takedown but Ignatov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Whitehope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov slips a jab from Whitehope.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitehope is defended easily by Ignatov.
Whitehope looks for a takedown but Ignatov sprawls well.
Whitehope moves to clinch but Ignatov breaks away
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitehope wants to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitehope throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Whitehope tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitehope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitehope tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Whitehope tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov cracks Whitehope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whitehope fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Whitehope moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatov is fending him off so far but Whitehope persists. Nope, Ignatov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Whitehope.
Whitehope forces Ignatov back against the cage and clinches.
Whitehope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitehope avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitehope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitehope is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatov cracks Whitehope with a good jab.
Whitehope wants to clinch.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatov dips to his left and cracks Whitehope with an uppercut!
Ignatov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whitehope to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whitehope stops Ignatov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope throwing strikes but missing.
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehope is one step ahead there.
Whitehope trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehope throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitehope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ignatov wants to sweep here but Whitehope controlling him for the moment.
Whitehope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ignatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov is trying to keep Whitehope in close.
Whitehope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatov, not yet.
Ignatov controlling Whitehope's posture.
Whitehope 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.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehope's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehope stands up over Ignatov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitehope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitehope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ignatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Whitehope will probably get the nod.
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!
Ignatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov cracks Whitehope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whitehope tries for a takedown but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitehope tries to clinch up.
Ignatov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whitehope tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitehope's hands.
Whitehope tries for a takedown but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitehope looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitehope darts in trying to clinch
and Ignatov moves into the clinch.
Whitehope misses with some punches.
Ignatov avoids a wild elbow strike from Whitehope.
Whitehope throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov tries to stall but Whitehope uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitehope tries to score a body lock takedown but Ignatov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Whitehope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whitehope is trying to break the clinch but Ignatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ignatov avoiding damage.
Whitehope lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Whitehope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitehope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocks an elbow strike from Whitehope.
Whitehope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whitehope throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Whitehope is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatov is defending well.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Whitehope controls the action.
Whitehope scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehope pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whitehope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ignatov pushes Whitehope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitehope.
Ignatov lands a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whitehope misses with the head strike.
Ignatov avoids the elbow strike from Whitehope, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitehope looking for a takedown.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Whitehope trying to stall but Ignatov improves his position.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitehope works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ignatov is trying to keep Whitehope in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatov holds on and takes a little breather.
Whitehope throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitehope wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehope throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
Mark Whitehope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
Vladimir Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Whitehope from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitehope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitehope misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov counters by clinching up.
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 Mark Whitehope.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitehope, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Whitehope!
In his post fight interview, Mark Whitehope started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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