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Syn' 273: See You In Hell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansing comes to the cage accompanied by Heavy Metal Kings. 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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161 lbs
15 - 8 - 2 |
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160 lbs
20 - 9 - 2 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bucky The Badger!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansing.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Badger scores with a nice head shot.
Bucky The Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Badger ducks under a wild hook from Lansing.
The Badger lands with a hook. Lansing tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Badger avoids the body shot from Lansing.
Lansing thows a body shot but no joy.
Lansing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Badger connects with the punch.
Lansing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Badger tries to clinch up.
Lansing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Badger.
Lansing connects with a leg kick. The Badger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Badger misses with a hook. Lansing ducked under it nicely.
Lansing throws an overhand right that lands on The Badger's shoulder, as The Badger tries to avoid the shot.
Lansing throws a lazy right hand but The Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Lansing misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Badger blocks a leg kick.
The Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lansing throws out a loose jab but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Lansing has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lansing moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Badger wants to clinch up but Lansing keeps it at a distance.
Lansing cracks The Badger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Badger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lansing misses with a kick to the body.
Lansing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Badger.
The Badger moves out of range of the body kick.
Lansing misses with a hook.
Lansing attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lansing scores with a punch to the head.
Lansing defending well as The Badger loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lansing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Badger closes the distance and clinches.
The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lansing.
Lansing stalls.
The Badger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Badger scores with a shot to the side of Lansing's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Badger prevents a body shot from Lansing.
The Badger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Badger lands a knee to the body.
The Badger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lansing in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Badger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Badger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lansing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lansing.
A hook to the body from Lansing.
Lansing misses with some punches.
Lansing working aggressively here.
The Badger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lansing.
Lansing goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Badger prevents it.
Lansing lands a nice uppercut.
The Badger tries to throw a body punch but Lansing avoids it by throwing The Badger back against the cage.
Lansing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lansing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Badger lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Badger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lansing backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lansing.
Lansing blocks a body shot from The Badger.
Lansing can't find room to land a body shot as The Badger controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lansing.
A right hook to the body lands for The Badger.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lansing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Badgers head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lansing works on The Badger's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Lansing 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.
Lansing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Badger tries to close the distance and clinch but Lansing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lansing misses with a straight left.
Lansing shoots in looking for a takedown but The Badger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lansing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lansing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lansing takes a swing at The Badger's ribcage but misses.
The Badger lands a nice looking body shot.
The Badger is looking to clinch but Lansing is avoiding it.
Lansing scores with a kick to the body.
Lansing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Badger.
A slow jab from The Badger misses its intended target.
The Badger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lansing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Badger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lansing misses with an uppercut.
The Badger is looking to clinch.
The Badger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing lands a jab to the nose.
Lansing scores with a decent looking hook.
Lansing thuds a left hand into The Badger's body.
A jab from The Badger finds it's way through Lansing's defenses.
Lansing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lansing feints and then cracks The Badger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Badger down.
The Badger staying out of range there.
Lansing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Badger.
Lansing walks into a stiff left hand from The Badger.
The Badger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander Lansing is winning the standup battle so far.
The Badger throws the kick towards the body but Lansing avoids it.
The Badger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lansing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Lansing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - The Badger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lansing misses with a wild body shot.
The Badger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bucky The Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Badger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lansing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Badger takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Badger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Badger backwards.
The Badger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lansing blocks it with crossed arms.
Lansing misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Badger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lansing fails to land.
The Badger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansing takes a shot to the head.
Lansing blocks an uppercut.
The Badger is pressed up against the cage. Lansing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Badger down to the mat. The Badger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lansing on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Badger avoids a kick to the body.
The Badger tries to land a front kick but Lansing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lansing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lansing thuds his right hand into The Badger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lansing throws a lazy right hand but The Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lansing slips a jab from The Badger.
Lansing blocks the body kick.
The Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from The Badger.
The Badger dips to his left and cracks Lansing with an uppercut!
The Badger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lansing, pushing him back against the cage.
Lansing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Badger misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger crunches a lovely knee into Lansing's ribcage.
The Badger digs a right hand into Lansing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lansing's gas tank.
The Badger lands a nice uppercut.
Lansing manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Badger doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansing circles away.
Lansing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from The Badger.
A solid body kick from The Badger.
The Badger moves out of range of the body kick from Lansing.
The Badger looks to land a right hand but Lansing moved out of range.
The Badger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Badger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lansing misses the shot to the body.
Lansing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Badger throws a low kick, looking for Lansing's leg but Lansing calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky The Badger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lansing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Badger stuffs the takedown attempt from Lansing. Lansing gets slowly back to his feet.
Lansing avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Badger, right into the meat.
Lansing swings for the body but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Badger checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Badger.
The Badger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lansing. That did some damage!
The Badger thuds a left hand into Lansing's body.
Lansing misses the jab.
The Badger tried to score with a low kick but Lansing checks it.
The Badger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lansing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as The Badger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lansing doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as The Badger blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Lansing catches The Badger right on the button with a cross.
The Badger throws a right and a left that Lansing avoids nicely.
The Badger misses with a kick to the body.
Lansing moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Lansing misses
and The Badger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Badger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Badger scores with a nice strike.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses
and Lansing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lansing.
Lansing trying to control the position from guard on top but The Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lansing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lansing 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lansing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lansing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lansing throws a big elbow that misses.
The Badger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lansing trying to control but The Badger is working from the bottom.
The Badger is pulling down on Lansing's head to control his posture.
The Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Badger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lansing won't allow The Badger to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansing with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Badger wants to sweep but no luck.
Lansing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Badger's head.
Lansing won't allow The Badger to sweep him here.
Lansing with a nice head shot there.
Lansing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Badger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lansing, into his guard.
The Badger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Badger throwing strikes from guard but Lansing blocks nicely.
Lansing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lansing has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Badger is looking to defend but Lansing has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Badger! Lansing pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Badger taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Lansing!
Alexander Lansing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ochoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochoa comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - I Rep That West. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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31
145 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Ochoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Zaferani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ochoa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zaferani scores with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ochoa.
Zaferani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaferani misses with a head kick.
Ochoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochoa misses the jab.
Zaferani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaferani looks to land a combination but Ochoa avoids it well.
Ochoa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ochoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaferani swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Zaferani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani is looking to land body kicks.
Zaferani lands a glancing blow to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa scores with a shot to the body.
Ochoa lands with a nice body kick.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses.
Ochoa cracks a nice hook into Zaferani's ribs.
Ochoa throws a right hand that Zaferani ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaferani also avoids with ease.
Ochoa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ochoa tries to move into range but Zaferani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ochoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaferani misses with a hook. Ochoa ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa throws an off balance right hand
and Zaferani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani digs a good hook to Ochoa's body.
Ochoa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ochoa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaferani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ochoa's hands.
Ochoa is looking to wear down Zaferani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaferani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaferani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Zaferani.
Ochoa looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.
Zaferani throws the kick towards the body but Ochoa avoids it.
Ochoa misses with a straight right.
Ochoa misses the shot to the body.
Ochoa swings for the body but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaferani swats away the attempt to clinch by Ochoa.
Ochoa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaferani scores with a jab to the head.
Ochoa avoids a kick to the body.
Ochoa pushes Zaferani up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaferani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaferani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zaferani - that landed with a thud.
Zaferani working aggressively here.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani lands with a light punch inside.
Zaferani scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaferani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Zaferani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zaferani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Zaferani back against the cage.
Ochoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaferani backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaferani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaferani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Zaferani.
Ochoa gets through Zaferani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaferani has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani is trying to break the clinch but Ochoa is controlling him.
Zaferani lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaferani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaferani breaks from the clinch.
Zaferani misses with the body kick
and Ochoa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaferani's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamid Zaferani will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zaferani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ochoa keeps Zaferani at a distance using the push kick.
Ochoa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaferani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ochoa in his tracks.
Ochoa throws a hook but Zaferani blocks it.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaferani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaferani misses the target.
Ochoa scores with a jab.
Ochoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaferani throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaferani slips under a jab.
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Zaferani moved away.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses.
Zaferani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Zaferani misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Zaferani lands but Ochoa takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Ochoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick by Zaferani misses
and Ochoa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ochoa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaferani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaferani leaves Ochoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ochoa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ochoa thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaferani lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Zaferani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Ochoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ochoa lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani moves forwards but Ochoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Zaferani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ochoa.
Nice body kick from Zaferani.
Ochoa lands a jab to the nose.
Ochoa tries to clinch there but Zaferani circles away.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Zaferani looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
Zaferani connects with a right hand. Ochoa shakes it off.
Ochoa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaferani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaferani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ochoa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaferani keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
Ochoa looks to land a left hand but Zaferani moved out of range nicely.
Zaferani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ochoa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ochoa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ochoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Zaferani.
Zaferani works the jab nicely.
Zaferani misses with a body shot.
Zaferani darts in and clinches Ochoa up against the cage.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Zaferani blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
A left hand lands to the body for Ochoa.
Zaferani takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa tries to work over Zaferani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaferani misses with some punches.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Zaferani blocks it.
Ochoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zaferani.
Ochoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ochoa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaferani tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaferani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ochoa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ochoa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani presses Ochoa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaferani.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ochoa dominated that second round.
That's time! Ochoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ochoa slips under a jab.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Ochoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa motions for Zaferani to come forward. Ochoa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaferani finds it's way round the side to connect with Ochoa's head.
Zaferani tries to keep at a distance but Ochoa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaferani scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Ochoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaferani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaferani blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Zaferani scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaferani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Zaferani.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaferani blocks a body shot from Ochoa.
Zaferani swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ochoa.
Zaferani blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa is leaning against Zaferani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ochoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaferani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaferani has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaferani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaferani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Zaferani.
Zaferani has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Zaferani lands a right hand.
Zaferani presses Ochoa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaferani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaferani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Zaferani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani working aggressively here.
Zaferani prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Zaferani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaferani.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Zaferani avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Zaferani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ochoa.
Zaferani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaferani backwards.
Zaferani misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Zaferani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaferani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaferani.
A short body shot lands from Zaferani as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Ochoa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Zaferani.
Zaferani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochoas head.
Ochoa takes a shot to the head.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaferani lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaferani fails to land.
Ochoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaferani backwards.
Zaferani lands a hook that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochoa lands with a left to the head.
Ochoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaferani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaferani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Danny Ochoa.
Well Ochoa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan comes into the arena with Down - Stone the Crow blaring out of the sound system. Turnbull has chosen Never To Late as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nolan scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nolan misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Nolan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turnbull momentarily.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
Nolan misses with a looping left.
Turnbull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nolan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nolan thuds his right hand into Turnbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nolan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nolan can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nolan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nolan lands a leg kick that knocks Turnbull off balance momentarily.
Nolan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Jack Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nolan lands an overhand right.
Nolan clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nolan as Turnbull tries to tie him up.
Nolan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnbull blocks it with crossed arms.
Turnbull trying to land knees to the body.
Nolan misses with a knee to the head.
Nolan trying to land knees to the body.
Nolan misses with a knee strike.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Turnbull.
It looks like Christian Nolan has been cut.
Nolan lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Nolan controls the action.
Nolan misses with a body punch.
Nolan tries a knee to the head but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Nolan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nolan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nolan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnbull is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Nolan controls the action.
Nolan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nolan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Nolan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
Nolan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Nolan misses with some punches.
Turnbull takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turnbull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nolan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turnbull wants to get back to striking at distance but Nolan won't allow it.
Turnbull stalling in the clinch but Nolan improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nolan.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Nolan pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull breaks the clinch.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull misses with a head kick.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Nolan moved away.
Turnbull clinches up against the cage.
Turnbull wants to stall.
Nolan lands a body punch.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turnbull is looking to take this one to the mat.
Christian Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Turnbull.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Nolan misses with a punch to the body.
Nolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nolan.
Nolan blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan.
Nolan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nolan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turnbull scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Turnbull.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Nolan.
Nolan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nolan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnbull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nolan scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nolan catches Turnbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Nolan misses its intended target.
Turnbull misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnbull thinking.
Nolan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Nolan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Nolan tenderised Turnbull's leg. Turnbull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nolan throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Nolan as he connects with a hook.
Nolan throws a head kick but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nolan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turnbull!
Nolan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Nolan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Nolan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turnbull checks a leg kick.
Nolan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnbull. Turnbull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Christian Nolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turnbull looks to throw a body kick
and Nolan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnbull thinking.
Turnbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Nolan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turnbull digs a good hook to Nolan's body.
Turnbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turnbull throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nolan moves into the clinch.
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!
Turnbull lands a knee to the body.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull gets through Nolan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nolan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turnbull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nolan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Christian Nolan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nolan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nolan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan managing to block the knees to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Nolan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turnbull's efforts to push away.
Nolan tries to land a knee to the head but Turnbull blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Nolan as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nolan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turnbull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nolan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turnbull looking for a takedown.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Nolan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Nolan missing with knees to the body.
Turnbull avoiding damage as Nolan throws knees to the body.
Nolan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull breaks from the clinch.
Turnbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nolan counters with an outside leg kick.
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Nolan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick from Nolan lands but Turnbull takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Jack Turnbull's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull checks the leg kick.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nolan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turnbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Nolan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses.
Turnbull throws a low kick, looking for Nolan's leg but Nolan calmly moves out of range.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nolan scores with a jab.
Nolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turnbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolan pushes Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turnbull is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull controlling the action here for a moment.
Turnbull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nolan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nolan stalks Turnbull and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turnbull's face. Turnbull staggers backwards, shaken.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nolan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nolan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turnbull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nolan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turnbull.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nolan is trying to control but can't.
Turnbull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull is trying to control the action in half guard but Nolan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Turnbull there.
Nolan gets back to full guard.
Nolan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turnbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is trying to keep Turnbull in close.
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Nolan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turnbull defends it easily.
Turnbull trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Turnbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turnbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turnbull passes Nolan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turnbull is taking a breather. Nolan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turnbull.
Nolan is looking to control Turnbull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nolan avoid being mounted?
Nolan controlling the position well.
Nolan wants to control but Turnbull is keeping busy.
Nolan manages to get to full guard.
Nolan has his foot on Turnbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turnbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nolan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turnbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turnbull is working Nolan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turnbull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nolan has momentary wrist control but Turnbull slips an elbow through the middle.
Turnbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turnbull distracts Nolan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nolan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turnbull passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull working the ground and pound.
Nolan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turnbull landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turnbull works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turnbull is putting a hurting on Nolan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nolan wants to control but Turnbull postures up.
Nolan tries to improve position but can't.
Turnbull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turnbull working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull working the body and head with strikes.
Nolan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turnbull working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nolan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Nolan!
Christian Nolan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast, you've got to ride it well. The world is full of Kings and Queens, who blind your eyes then steal your dreams...it's Heaven and Hell. I'm back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensational Sensation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams - The Game. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 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
40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sensational Sensation!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensation takes one on the button.
Martel connects with a jab.
Martel throws a leg kick that misses.
Sensation lands a really nice looking cross but Martel seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martel.
Charles Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Sensation.
A big right from Martel misses.
Sensation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martel throws a wild body kick that Sensation sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Sensation blocks the low kick.
Martel misses the shot to the body.
Sensation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sensation misses with a body kick.
Martel scores with a hook.
Martel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sensation scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sensation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sensation's calf.
Martel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sensation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martel.
Sensation shoots in but no luck this time.
Sensation slips a jab from Martel.
Sensation 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.
Sensation pushes Martel away with a front kick.
Martel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sensation can pounce on him.
Sensation walks into a jab.
Martel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensation.
Martel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sensation is out of range.
A jab lands there for Martel.
Martel throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensation slips under a jab from Martel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensation keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sensation's guard.
Our spies down at at Gutz Gym inform us that Sensation has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sensation working a defensive guard but Martel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Martel is looking to take a break and control but Sensation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martel is staying tight to Sensation's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martel wants to control but Sensation is keeping him busy.
Martel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sensation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martel trying to control the action but Sensation is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensation manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sensation is looking to improve his position.
Martel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martel is thwarting Sensation's attempts to control the position.
Sensation looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sensation is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martel pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to pass to mount but Sensation is defending the position.
Martel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sensation sees it coming and defends easily.
Sensation trying to control but Martel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sensation's head.
Sensation tries to roll over but Martel keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martel looks to land a combination but Sensation avoids it well.
Sensation throws a leg kick but Martel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sensation misses with a wild body shot.
Sensation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Martel - just one landing.
Sensation feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Sensation throws the kick towards the body but Martel avoids it.
Sensation misses with a body kick.
Sensation tries to work over Martel's front leg with a kick but Martel checks it.
Martel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sensation.
Martel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sensation finds it's way round the side to connect with Martel's head.
Sensation clobbers Martel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sensation moves forwards but Martel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sensation throws a leg kick that misses.
Martel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sensation is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Martel as he connects with a hook.
Martel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martel throws out a powerful jab.
Sensation throws a head kick but Martel moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Martel.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensation moves out of range as Martel strikes.
A jab from Martel finds it's way through Sensation's defenses.
Martel cracks Sensation with an open hand slap.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sensation.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel scores with a hook.
Sensation lands a lovely overhand right.
Martel lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensation connects with an inside leg kick.
Martel throws a leg kick but Sensation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sensation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martel is out of range.
Sensation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martel.
Martel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sensation fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sensation takes one on the button.
Sensation lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sensation tries to land a leg kick but Martel saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Martel misses.
Martel misses with a left hand
and Sensation counters with a single leg into guard. Martel didn't expect that.
Sensation pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martel is keeping the position for now.
Martel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensation tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.
Martel controls Sensation momentarily but Sensation frees himself.
Martel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sensation manages to get himself to full guard.
Martel tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensation is retaining full guard.
Sensation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martel is one step ahead there.
Martel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martel content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Martel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sensation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensation lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sensation is just out of range.
Martel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sensation thuds his shin into the meat of Martel's side.
Sensation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charles Martel is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sensation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sensation delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sensation jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martel throws a lazy head kick
and Sensation moves into the clinch.
Sensation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sensation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sensational Sensation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sensation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martel. Martel obviously looking to wear him down.
Martel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martel scores with the left hand. Sensation knows he should have avoided that one.
Sensation lands with a hook. Martel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sensation throws a hook but Martel blocks it.
Sensation doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sensation backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel throws a sloppy head kick and Sensation moves out of range easily.
Martel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sensation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martel avoids a kick to the body.
Sensation misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Martel misses its intended target.
Martel loads up on a big right hand but Sensation slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martel's sensitive parts.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
Sensation throws a push kick but Martel slaps the foot to one side.
Sensation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sensation is looking to clinch but Martel is avoiding it.
Martel throws a leg kick but Sensation checks it.
Martel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martel with a nice cross.
Martel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sensation.
Martel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sensation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sensation cracks the inside of Martel's front leg.
Martel connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sensation misses.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martel thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sensation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martel sizes up Sensation with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sensation misses with a leg kick
and Martel counters with a nice leg kick.
Martel tests Sensation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sensation feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Martel throws an off balance right hand
and Sensation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sensation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Sensation.
Sensation lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sensation throws a punch but it's blocked by Martel.
Sensation is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sensation tries to throw a body punch but Martel avoids it by throwing Sensation back against the cage.
Martel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sensation blocks an uppercut.
Martel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martel prevents a body shot from Sensation.
Martel scores with a hook to the body.
Sensation tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sensation jumps guard and drags Martel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Martel looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensation looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sensation has his foot on Martel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martel works his way back into a safe position though.
Martel won't allow Sensation to sweep him here.
Sensation escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sensation takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Martel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sensation keeping full guard, as Martel tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Charles Martel.
I think Martel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Norther - Released. Derek Riggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
166 lbs
31 - 11 - 1 |
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30
168 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatsuki stuns Riggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tatsuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Tatsuki moves out of range as Riggs strikes.
Riggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riggs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tatsuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Riggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tatsuki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riggs. Riggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Derek Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riggs misses with a hook. Tatsuki ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tatsuki.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Derek Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatsuki looks to throw the jab but Riggs is out of range.
Riggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riggs leaves Tatsuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayuri Tatsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riggs misses with a jab to the body
and Tatsuki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.
Tatsuki misses with a double jab.
Riggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatsuki on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuki misses with a head kick.
Riggs misses the jab.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatsuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Riggs.
Riggs lands an overhand right.
Tatsuki lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws a low kick, looking for Tatsuki's leg but Tatsuki calmly moves out of range.
Riggs moves into the clinch.
Riggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Tatsuki gets an underhook and turns Riggs into the cage.
Riggs throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Tatsuki controlling the action here for a moment.
Riggs has a couple of punches blocked by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tatsuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatsuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tatsuki is putting a hurting on Riggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggs regains half guard.
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!
Tatsuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riggs defending well though.
Riggs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tatsuki throws a strike but Riggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tatsuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riggs is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuki keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
Tatsuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Riggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riggs throws a nice head kick!
Riggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatsuki.
Tatsuki moves away from the strike by Riggs.
Riggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riggs throws a leg kick but Tatsuki checks it.
Tatsuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riggs with a jab.
Tatsuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs motions for Tatsuki to come forward. Riggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuki connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riggs, right into the meat.
Tatsuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riggs pinned against the cage. Riggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Tatsuki misses.
Riggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riggs jabs Tatsuki right on the nose. Tatsuki blinks but takes it well.
Riggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatsuki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatsuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatsuki rushes Riggs and presses him up against the cage.
Riggs has Tatsuki pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuki is trying to pull guard but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatsuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayuri Tatsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuki is trying to pull guard but Riggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki lands a left hand.
Riggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatsuki is trying to break the clinch but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Tatsuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tatsuki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riggs passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs is working Tatsuki over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki parries the strikes from Riggs easily there. Riggs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tatsuki to escape.
Riggs lands a nice forearm strike.
Tatsuki is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatsuki throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tatsuki is looking to reverse the position.
Tatsuki is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs cracks Tatsuki with a big elbow.
Tatsuki is not content to let Riggs control the position.
Tatsuki gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Riggs.
Tatsuki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs prevents Tatsuki from improving his position.
Riggs controlling the pace.
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!
Tatsuki actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuki tries to roll over but Riggs keeps him under control.
Riggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riggs working over Tatsuki with some ground and pound. Tatsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggs is keen to just control but Tatsuki is a slippery customer.
Riggs working over Tatsuki with some ground and pound. Tatsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Riggs there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuki is looking to improve his position.
Tatsuki wants to control but Riggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riggs working the head and body with strikes.
Riggs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tatsuki!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Riggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tatsuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatsuki misses with an uppercut.
Riggs takes a swing at Tatsuki's ribcage but misses.
Riggs thuds a left hand into Tatsuki's body.
Riggs jabs Tatsuki right on the nose. Tatsuki blinks but takes it well.
Riggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riggs defending well as Tatsuki loads up on a big left hand.
Tatsuki is looking to chop away at Riggs's legs.
Tatsuki misses with a wild body shot.
Riggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Derek Riggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riggs counters with a nice body shot.
Riggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.
Tatsuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riggs thuds a left hand into Tatsuki's body.
Tatsuki wants to slow Riggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Riggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsuki throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Tatsuki.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Tatsuki avoids them all with ease.
Riggs connects with a right hand. Tatsuki shakes it off.
Derek Riggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatsuki's sensitive parts.
Tatsuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs tries to land a body kick
and Tatsuki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riggs's guard.
Tatsuki is fighting to break Riggs's control of his arms but Riggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tatsuki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki looking to pass the guard.
Tatsuki throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs is controlling Tatsuki's posture.
Mayuri Tatsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggs is retaining full guard.
Tatsuki throwing strikes from guard but Riggs blocks nicely.
Tatsuki working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Riggs is trying to keep Tatsuki in close.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Tatsuki from controlling successfully.
Tatsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Mayuri Tatsuki.
I think Riggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Derek Riggs!
Our winner, Derek Riggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billington comes to the cage accompanied by The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Nisse Lind will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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34
223 lbs
33 - 16 - 2 |
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28
215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nisse Lind!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lind connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Billington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage XXX Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Billington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billington misses with a body shot.
Lind just misses with a punch to the body.
Billington throws a leg kick but Lind sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lind moves out of range as Billington strikes.
Billington jabs Lind right on the nose. Lind blinks but takes it well.
Lind lands a jab to the head.
Billington scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billington connects with a body shot.
Billington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Billington swings for the body but Lind moves out of range.
Billington shoots for a double leg takedown but Lind sprawls well. He's pushed Billington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billington 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.
Lind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billington.
Lind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billington shoots in and gets a takedown into Lind's guard.
Lind trying to keep a closed guard but Billington is proving a slippery customer.
Lind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lind trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Billington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lind tests Billington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lind.
Lind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lind thuds his right hand into Billington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nisse Lind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lind, as that shot connected.
Billington is rocked!
Billington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lind manages to avoid it.
Oh Billington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billington gets tackled into the cage by Lind. Lind maintains the clinch.
Lind digs a right hand into Billington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billington's gas tank.
Billington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lind shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Billington takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lind sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Billington bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nisse Lind!
Thomas Billington spoke after the fight, saying 'How the hell did that just happen?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunter's choice of entrance music: Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys. Autumn Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson clobbers Hunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christianson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Christianson throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Jab from Hunter.
Christianson throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Nice shot by Christianson.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christianson.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Christianson.
We've been told by Christianson's head coaches at Caveman Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christianson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Christianson misses.
Christianson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Christianson misses.
Christianson looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Christianson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Hunter.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter throws a head kick but Christianson moves out of range.
Hunter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christianson works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson avoids the body shot from Hunter.
An inside leg kick from Christianson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Christianson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christianson.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Christianson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Christianson.
Christianson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Christianson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christianson swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
A big right from Christianson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Christianson, right into the meat.
Christianson tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Christianson's head back.
Christianson avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Christianson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christianson lands with a nice combination. Hunter backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Autumn Hunter has been cut.
Nice shot by Christianson.
Christianson feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Christianson throws a leg kick
and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Christianson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christianson takes a shot to the head.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson breaks from the clinch.
Christianson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Christianson's knee but Christianson avoids it well.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Hunter finds it's target.
It looks like Blaze Christianson has been cut.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
Hunter drops Christianson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Christianson looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Christianson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Christianson out cold! Christianson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Autumn Hunter!
Autumn Hunter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Rodalgo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodalgo trying to control the action but Tao is working from the bottom.
Tao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodalgo is looking to take a break and control but Tao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodalgo tries to score with some ground and pound. Tao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rodalgo working the ground and pound but Tao is defending the strikes.
Rodalgo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodalgo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tao keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo advances to full mount.
Tao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodalgo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodalgo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rodalgo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rodalgo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tao wants to get back to his feet.
Rodalgo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rodalgo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Rodalgo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Tao pushes Rodalgo off looking to stand but Rodalgo dives back in and keeps control.
Rodalgo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodalgo winds up and cracks Tao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tao is trying to stand up here but Rodalgo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodalgo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo is looking to advance position but Tao won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodalgo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tao is trying to get back to full guard.
Tao taking some punishment here, with Rodalgo in his half guard.
Rodalgo slips a nice elbow through Tao's hands, connecting with Tao's forehead.
Rodalgo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodalgo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao is working hard here to advance position.
Rodalgo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tao defending well though.
Tao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tao has control of Rodalgo's left arm, preventing Rodalgo from doing any damage.
Rodalgo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodalgo looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodalgo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodalgo misses with an uppercut.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tao tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodalgo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodalgo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodalgo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Tao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodalgo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tao.
Tao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodalgo.
Tao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo throws a nice looking combination but Tao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tao misses with a right hand
and Rodalgo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tao won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao is looking for a sweep.
Rodalgo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tao to see if he's OK.
Rodalgo takes a little break here. Tao wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tao is trying to control Rodalgo's posture but Rodalgo avoids it.
Rodalgo wants to control but Tao is keeping him busy.
Rodalgo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tao is looking to regain half guard here but Rodalgo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao is not content to let Rodalgo control the position.
Tao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rodalgo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodalgo landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao tries to lock up and control but Rodalgo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodalgo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodalgo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rodalgo wants to control the pace but Tao is squirming around nicely.
Rodalgo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Michel Rodalgo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tao is squirming around, avoiding Rodalgo's attempts to control the action.
Rodalgo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo looking to control but Tao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodalgo prevents Tao from getting the reversal.
Tao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodalgo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodalgo unloads with some shots from mount but Tao bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao tries to reverse the position but Rodalgo maintains control.
Rodalgo looking to control but Tao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodalgo lands a heavy elbow.
Rodalgo thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodalgo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tao throws a body punch but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Rodalgo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Rodalgo connects with a nice looking jab.
Tao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodalgo's sensitive parts.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodalgo checks it well.
Tao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodalgo throws out the jab.
Rodalgo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tao on the side of the head.
Rodalgo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Rodalgo.
Tao thows a body kick. Rodalgo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tao thows a leg kick but Rodalgo checks it
and Rodalgo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tao misses with a two punch combination.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao throws a leg kick which misses Rodalgo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodalgo tries to avoid it.
Yang Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodalgo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tao.
Tao defending well as Rodalgo loads up on a big left hand.
Rodalgo throws out a loose jab but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodalgo.
Yang Tao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo connects with a body shot.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tao is looking to slow Rodalgo down with leg kicks.
Rodalgo checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Rodalgo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao throws a big shot that misses.
Tao needs to keep his hands up - Rodalgo had a free shot at his head there.
Tao throws a head kick but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Rodalgo catches Tao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodalgo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo scores with a body shot.
Tao thumps Rodalgo with a low kick.
Tao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tao throws a push kick but Rodalgo slaps the foot to one side.
Tao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
and Rodalgo counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodalgo controlling the position from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tao down.
Rodalgo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodalgo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao is trying to improve his position.
Tao is not content to let Rodalgo control the position.
Tao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tao is not content to let Rodalgo control the position.
Rodalgo cracks Tao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Michel Rodalgo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodalgo just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Rodalgo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodalgo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Rodalgo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michel Rodalgo waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barretto comes to the cage accompanied by Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers. Surov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amphetamines. Roque Barretto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barretto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Surov misses with a looping left.
Surov avoids the body shot from Barretto.
Barretto scores with a jab to the head.
Barretto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surov.
A shot to the liver by Surov. Beautiful body shot.
Surov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barretto's head.
Surov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barretto's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Surov trying to control but Barretto is working from the bottom.
Surov preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surov is looking to work some ground and pound but Barretto has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov is fighting to break Barretto's control of his arms but Barretto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Surov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surov trying to control but Barretto is working from the bottom.
Surov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barretto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barretto trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barretto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Surov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barretto doesn't seem phased though.
Surov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barretto - that will leave a mark!
Roque Barretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Surov.
A solid body kick from Barretto.
Barretto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surov misses with a double jab.
Surov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barretto is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barretto.
Barretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Surov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto is pulling down on Surov's head. It's preventing any offense from Surov, at least for the moment.
Surov is looking to work some ground and pound but Barretto has wrist control.
Surov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Surov wants to pass the guard but Barretto is keeping the position.
Barretto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barretto trying to keep a closed guard but Surov is proving a slippery customer.
Barretto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov passes Barretto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barretto is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Surov is pressing down on Barretto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barretto is holding on for now.
Surov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barretto defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov thows a huge punch but Barretto dodges it nicely.
Surov working over Barretto with some ground and pound. Barretto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barretto is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Surov lands with a nice body punch.
Surov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barretto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Surov throws a leg kick but Barretto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Surov missing with a left hand there. Barretto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barretto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barretto misses with a low kick.
Barretto lands a head shot.
Barretto throws a leg kick but Surov checks it.
Surov swings for the body but Barretto moves out of range.
Barretto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barretto misses with a kick to the body.
Surov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Surov looks to throw the jab but Barretto is out of range.
Barretto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barretto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Surov's sensitive parts.
Barretto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barretto walks into a straight right hand from Surov.
Barretto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Surov works the jab nicely.
Surov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov avoids a kick to the body.
Barretto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barretto lands a jab to Surov's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Barretto as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barretto misses with a wild body shot.
Surov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Surov catches Barretto right on the button with a cross.
Surov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barretto misses the body punch
and Surov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barretto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Surov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov is trying desperately to improve position.
Surov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barretto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Surov is looking to improve his position.
Surov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barretto pulls his head out easily.
Barretto controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov is staying active underneath Barretto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barretto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barretto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barretto controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov is looking to improve his position but Barretto isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Surov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barretto counters with a good low kick that Surov was not able to check.
Barretto is looking to wear down Surov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barretto checks a leg kick.
Barretto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barretto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barretto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barretto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Surov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barretto.
Roque Barretto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Surov takes a swing at Barretto's ribcage but misses.
Surov lands a jab-cross combination.
Surov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Surov shoots in for a takedown but Barretto shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto jabs Surov right on the nose. Surov blinks but takes it well.
Barretto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Barretto is predictable there
and Surov counters with a shoot takedown. Barretto fights it but they end up in guard.
Barretto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Surov!
Surov tries to hold on but Barretto postures up.
Surov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barretto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barretto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barretto trying to control but Surov is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov just holding on.
Barretto controlling from the full mount.
Surov wants to control but Barretto is having none of it.
Surov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barretto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Surov wants to control but Barretto is having none of it.
Barretto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Surov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Roque Barretto.
Well Surov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Surov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Roque Barretto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get outta my face'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry - Thieves. Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tokhtakhounov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tokhtakhounov.
Veron fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tokhtakhounov sprawls well initially but Veron persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tokhtakhounov has one foot on Veron's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Veron misses with a takedown attempt - Tokhtakhounov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veron.
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!
Tokhtakhounov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tokhtakhounov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Veron.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. Veron looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tokhtakhounov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veron.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tokhtakhounov - that will leave a mark!
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokhtakhounov stuns Veron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veron checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Veron drops his hands momentarily and Tokhtakhounov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Veron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Veron.
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Veron lands an overhand right.
Tokhtakhounov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Tokhtakhounov.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokhtakhounov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Veron moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veron throws a hook to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Tokhtakhounov's head coaches at Homunculus Alembic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tokhtakhounov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veron. Veron obviously looking to wear him down.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping right.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veron counters with a takedown into side control.
Veron controls the position.
Tokhtakhounov can't do much from the bottom here.
Veron just content to control the position.
Veron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Veron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tokhtakhounov, who protects the arm well.
Veron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokhtakhounov keeps working.
Veron goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tokhtakhounov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Veron's guard! Nice work there by Tokhtakhounov!
Tokhtakhounov tries to stand but Veron is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron looking for a sweep. Not yet Veron, not yet.
Tokhtakhounov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokhtakhounov manages to get himself to full guard.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tokhtakhounov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veron.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veron's guard.
Tokhtakhounov stands and steps away. Veron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook but Veron blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's time! Tokhtakhounov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veron looks for the body kick but Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the leg kick from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to chop away at Veron's legs.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veron.
Veron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Veron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Veron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Veron misses.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tokhtakhounovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tokhtakhounov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Veron misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Veron throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a good cross that connects.
Veron lands with a right hand.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokhtakhounov.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tokhtakhounov works Veron's body with a nice hook.
Veron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov defending well as Veron loads up on a big left hand.
Veron keeps Tokhtakhounov at a distance using the push kick.
Veron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veron fails to land the takedown.
Tokhtakhounov lands with an uppercut that bounces Veron off the cage and back into range.
Veron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tokhtakhounov lunges at Veron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veron's hand.
Veron looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov tries a low kick but Veron avoids it.
A jab from Veron does it's job there.
A big right from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Veron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab.
Veron avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tokhtakhounov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good standup being displayed there by Veron as he connects with a hook.
Veron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Veron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tokhtakhounov thows a body shot but no joy.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veron fails with the takedown.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veron clobbers Tokhtakhounov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Tokhtakhounov tenderised Veron's leg. Veron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veron misses with a body shot.
Veron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy right hand. Veron should have avoided that one.
Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Veron down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tokhtakhounov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
Veron shoots in for a takedown but Tokhtakhounov shows good takedown defense.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Veron moves out of range of the strikes.
Veron checks a leg kick.
Veron throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick as Veron jumps back.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice body kick.
Veron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a three punch combo!
Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veron tries to move into range but Tokhtakhounov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veron lands a nice hook to Tokhtakhounov's body. Tokhtakhounov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping right.
Veron throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range easily.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov throws a looping overhand right but Veron ducks down to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the body shot from Veron.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Veron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tokhtakhounov tries a low kick but Veron avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov moves away from the strike by Veron.
Nice cross by Veron.
Veron avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokhtakhounov wants to slow Veron down by chopping away at his legs.
Veron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Veron.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Tokhtakhounov should have avoided that one.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a leg kick but Veron saw it coming and moves away.
Tokhtakhounov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veron finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokhtakhounov's head.
Jab, jab by Tokhtakhounov - just one landing.
Veron gets a double leg takedown into Tokhtakhounov's guard.
Tokhtakhounov trying to keep a closed guard but Veron is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Veron wants to control from the top but Tokhtakhounov keeps moving.
Veron postures up in Tokhtakhounov's guard and throws a big left but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov wants to get back to his feet but Veron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokhtakhounov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Veron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Veron is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veron lands a jab to the nose.
Veron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Veron misses the jab.
Tokhtakhounov tries a low kick but Veron avoids it.
Veron misses with a low kick as Tokhtakhounov jumps back.
Veron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Veron.
Veron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokhtakhounov finds it's way round the side to connect with Veron's head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a predictable looking body shot
so Veron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tokhtakhounov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokhtakhounov, not yet.
Veron wants to control from the top but Tokhtakhounov keeps moving.
Veron with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokhtakhounov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juan Sebastien Veron.
Veron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tokhtakhounov is able to avoid easily.
Veron throws a combination that misses
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a stiff right hand.
Veron misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veron.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veron checks a leg kick nicely.
Veron avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Veron looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Veron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veron.
Tokhtakhounov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Tokhtakhounov tenderised Veron's leg. Veron is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick, looking for Veron's leg but Veron calmly moves out of range.
Veron moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov strikes.
A combination from Veron does no damage.
Veron checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tokhtakhounov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron throws a big shot that misses.
Tokhtakhounov motions for Veron to come forward. Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice defenses there by Tokhtakhounov.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Veron right on the nose. Veron blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Tokhtakhounov - just one landing.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veron.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokhtakhounov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Veron moves out of range of the leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tokhtakhounov stuffs the takedown attempt from Veron. Veron gets slowly back to his feet.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veron punishes Tokhtakhounov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokhtakhounov thows a body shot but no joy.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.
Tokhtakhounov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veron checks a leg kick nicely.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Veron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tokhtakhounov connects with the punch.
Veron takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tokhtakhounov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice shot by Tokhtakhounov.
Veron lands with an overhand left.
Veron misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping left.
Veron misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Tokhtakhounov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veron doesn't seem phased though.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Veron throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Tokhtakhounov - just one landing.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Veron misses the target.
Veron fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov with a nice cross.
Tokhtakhounov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a punch to the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron misses the shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Veron shoots in but no luck this time.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastien Veron.
Veron is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokhtakhounov. That snapped Veron's head back.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good body shot.
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov thuds his shin into the meat of Veron's side.
Tokhtakhounov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot.
Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Veron's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a jab.
Tokhtakhounov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov feints and then cracks Veron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veron down.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Veron misses the shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov feints and then cracks Veron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veron down.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veron swings for the body but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov lunges at Veron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veron's hand.
Tokhtakhounov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veron.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tokhtakhounov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron is the new light heavyweight champion!
Juan Sebastien Veron decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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