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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astronomer shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
Astronomer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Astronomer motions for Price to come forward. Astronomer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Astronomer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
Astronomer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Price on the side of the head.
Astronomer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Learned Astronomer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
A good leg kick by Price.
Price explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Price gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Price throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Astronomer's head.
Price keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Astronomer blocks a head kick by Price.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astronomer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Price.
We've been hearing reports that Astronomer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Astronomer is defended easily by Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Astronomer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astronomer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Price counters with an outside leg kick.
Tommy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astronomer manages to avoid it.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Price has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Price misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Price.
Price looks to land a body kick but Astronomer moved away.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astronomer.
A head kick misses from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Price tries to bum rush Astronomer with a series of wild strikes but Astronomer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astronomer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Astronomer defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Astronomer lands with a nice combination. Price backs away looking to recover.
Price lands a nice hook to Astronomer's body. Astronomer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Astronomer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Astronomer controlling the action here for a moment.
Astronomer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Astronomer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price is working Astronomer over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
Astronomer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Astronomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Astronomer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Learned Astronomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astronomer blocking some punches.
Price stalling in the clinch but Astronomer improves position.
Price's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Price prevents a body shot from Astronomer.
Astronomer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Price has had enough of the clinch but Astronomer keeps him there for the moment.
Price makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price blocks a body shot from Astronomer.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Astronomer.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer is looking to chop away at Price's legs.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Price misses with a low kick.
Astronomer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astronomer scores with a kick to the body.
Astronomer throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Astronomer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Astronomer wants to stall.
Price is looking to control Astronomer's arms but Astronomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astronomer lands a right hand.
Astronomer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astronomer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Price will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Learned Astronomer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price is looking to slow Astronomer down with leg kicks.
Astronomer lands a jab to Price's midsection.
A left lands for Price.
Both fighters circling a little - Price finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Price bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Price fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Astronomer is out of range.
Price takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Astronomer slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Price misses.
Astronomer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Price's calf.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astronomer scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astronomer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astronomer scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer connects with a solid leg kick.
Astronomer stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Price throws out a leg kick but Astronomer moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Astronomer's front leg but catches the back leg as Astronomer tries to avoid it.
Astronomer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Astronomer catches Price right on the button with a cross.
Astronomer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Price motions for Astronomer to come forward. Price throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Price looks to land a body kick but Astronomer moved away.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astronomer manages to avoid it.
Astronomer blocks a leg kick.
Astronomer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab from Astronomer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Astronomer is defended easily by Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Nice body kick there by Price.
Astronomer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage!
Price takes a swing at Astronomer's ribcage but misses.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Astronomer slips a jab from Price.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Astronomer misses with a straight left.
Astronomer connects with a looping right hand.
Price looks to land a body kick but Astronomer moved away.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tommy Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer avoids the head kick by Price.
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Astronomer will feel that in the morning.
Price tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astronomer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astronomer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Astronomer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Astronomer misses with the head strike.
Astronomer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
Astronomer tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astronomer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
Astronomer trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Astronomer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Price blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astronomer wants to take the fight to the mat but Price manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Price looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astronomer misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Astronomer 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!
Price misses with the head strike.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Price scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Learned Astronomer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Price is predictable there
and Astronomer counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price pulls Astronomer in to control the position.
Astronomer wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Price.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Astronomer is defended easily by Price.
Good leg kick by Price 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.
Price throws a head kick but Astronomer moves out of range.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astronomer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Price punishes Astronomer's body with a nice straight punch.
Price throws a leg kick but Astronomer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Astronomer lands a slapping body shot.
Astronomer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Astronomer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astronomer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Price checks it well.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astronomer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astronomer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Price to the ground. Astronomer is now in Price's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price keeping moving, preventing Astronomer from controlling successfully.
Learned Astronomer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer throws a big elbow that misses.
Astronomer is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Price has his hands on Astronomer's head, controlling the position.
Astronomer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tommy Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Astronomer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Price checks it well.
Price looks to land a body kick but Astronomer moved away.
Astronomer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astronomer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Astronomer is looking to stall here but Price recovers full guard.
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Astronomer wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Learned Astronomer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Price!
A relieved looking Tommy Price thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazzarini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Goffredo Mameli - 'Il Canto degli Italiani'. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dixon's choice of entrance music: Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Joey Dixon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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203 lbs
17 - 9 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flavio Lazzarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzarini dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Lazzarini's guard.
Lazzarini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Lazzarini's brow.
Lazzarini looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazzarini, not yet.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Lazzarini has wrist control.
Lazzarini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazzarini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lazzarini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lazzarini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Lazzarini trying to control the position.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Lazzarini keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Lazzarini is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Lazzarini pushes a forearm under Dixon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dixon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flavio Lazzarini!
After winning the bout, Flavio Lazzarini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir has chosen Gary Numan - Are Friends Electric as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vince Noir 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noir, right into the meat.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noir is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Noir throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Noir walks into a jab.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noir.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Noir lands a front kick.
Noir throws a head kick that Finch semi-blocks.
Finch swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Finch moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Vince Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Noir.
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Noir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noir needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch lands a nice hook to Noir's body. Noir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch walks into a jab.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir misses with a leg kick.
Noir misses with a low kick.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir blocks a head kick by Finch.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a combination
and Finch counters with an inside leg kick.
Noir takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noir.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noir moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Finch lands with a nice body punch.
Noir throws out a powerful jab.
Noir looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
No luck for Noir with that takedown attempt.
Noir takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
It looks like Finch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noir tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily
and Finch counters with a nice leg kick.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Noir.
Noir is breathing heavily.
Noir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Noir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Noir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Finch thuds his right hand into Noir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noir is rocked!
Noir blocks the body kick.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noir is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Noir or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch which made him look bad.
Noir seems to have recovered his senses.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch lands a big uppercut and Noir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noir looks OK. Finch waves Noir back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch lands a big right hand that sends Noir crashing to the mat! Finch stays standing though and waves Noir back to his feet!
Finch connects with a nice cross there... Noir is looking wobbly and Finch recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Noir to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Finch jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridlock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Robbie Williams - Come Undone. Ramazan Temel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alastair Gridlock's chin.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gridlock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temel misses with a left hand
and Gridlock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Temel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gridlock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temel scrambles back to his feet.
Temel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gridlock counters with a nice body shot.
Gridlock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gridlock scores with a shot to the body.
Temel misses with a leg kick
and Gridlock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gridlock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temel's hands.
It looks like Ramazan Temel has been cut.
Temel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gridlock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gridlock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gridlock blocks the body kick.
Temel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel misses with a wild body shot.
Gridlock gets caught flat footed, as Temel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Temel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Temel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gridlock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gridlock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Temel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gridlock pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gridlock is thwarting Temel's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gridlock seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock trying to mount his opponent but Temel defends it.
Gridlock is thwarting Temel's attempts to control the position.
Gridlock trying to control from half guard but Temel is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alastair Gridlock just wasn't active enough.
Temel keeps Gridlock at a distance using the push kick.
Gridlock throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Temel there.
Temel takes a swing at Gridlock's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temel throws a leg kick
and Gridlock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Temel really felt that one!
Gridlock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock misses the shot to the body.
Temel throws a head kick that misses.
Temel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gridlock's head.
Gridlock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Temel catches Gridlock right on the button with a cross.
Temel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Temel moves forwards but Gridlock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temel throws a head kick that misses.
Gridlock throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Gridlock tenderised Temel's leg. Temel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Temel shoots for a takedown but Gridlock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temel connects with a solid leg kick.
Gridlock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temel finds it's way round the side to connect with Gridlock's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock stuffs the takedown.
Gridlock swinging wildly here.
Temel misses with a hook. Gridlock ducked under it nicely.
Temel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gridlock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temel throws a shot to the body.
Gridlock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Temel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gridlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Temel.
Gridlock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Temel pushes Gridlock away with a front kick.
Temel throws a body punch but Gridlock moves out of range.
Gridlock throws a head kick that half lands.
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 Alastair Gridlock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramazan Temel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gridlock avoids the head kick by Temel.
That kick from Gridlock tenderised Temel's leg. Temel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Temel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gridlock on the side of the head.
Gridlock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Temel throws a head kick that misses.
Temel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Temel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gridlock lands a leg kick that knocks Temel off balance momentarily.
Gridlock works Temel's body with a nice hook.
Temel throws a right and a left that Gridlock avoids nicely.
Temel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Temel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Gridlock misses with a head kick.
Temel blocks a head kick by Gridlock.
A solid body kick from Gridlock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gridlock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temel.
Gridlock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Temel.
Gridlock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Gridlock.
Jab from Gridlock.
Donk. Gridlock catches Temel right on the button with a cross.
Temel is rocked!
Temel gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alastair Gridlock!
After the fight, Alastair Gridlock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kurupt - I Didn't Change. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Game!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Game misses with a looping right.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Game has time to react.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Game connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Game.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Game connects with the punch.
Brown moves out of range as Game throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Game there.
Brown blocks a jab.
Game looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Game closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Game trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Game wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown controlling from mount.
Game is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids the attempt from Game to control.
Brown is stalling here but it's allowed Game to get half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Game is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is trying to control. Game wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danny Brown has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Game lands an overhand right.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Game moved away.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown moves away from the strike by Game.
Game takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Game fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Game has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Game counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Game is in a dominant position and won't allow 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 Danny Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown blocks a head kick by Game.
A head kick misses from Game.
Brown drops Game with a beautiful combination! Game stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
Game is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Game is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Game tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Game misses.
Brown batters Game with a massive right followed by a huge left! Game is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Brown lands a final crushing right hand to drop Game to the mat with a gruesome thud! Brown is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Brown!
As Danny Brown got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Game...over!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voda has chosen Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. Pablo Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Voda!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voda throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
A punch combination from Voda misses.
Voda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voda jabs at Escobar's body.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voda.
Voda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voda.
Voda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voda misses with a straight left.
Voda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voda throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda connects with a crisp jab.
Voda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voda somewhat.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy Voda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voda on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voda momentarily.
Voda is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Voda in a clinch.
Voda is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vodas head.
Voda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar up against the cage.
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Voda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Voda.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Voda stalling in the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voda or not.
Escobar is stalling here.
Voda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Voda tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Voda.
Escobar stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voda.
Voda manages to break the clinch.
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Voda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Voda stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voda moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voda misses with a double jab.
Escobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar is looking to slow Voda down with leg kicks.
Voda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Voda settles back down.
Voda moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voda. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Voda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voda manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Voda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Voda staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Voda tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar drops Voda with a naaaaasty hook - Voda is in real trouble here! Escobar dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
An out of breath Pablo Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tantor comes into the arena with tantor blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Almu Tantor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Almu Tantor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham walks into a left hand.
Cunningham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Cunningham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cunningham.
Tantor thumps Cunningham with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunningham on the side of the head.
Tantor throws a series of strikes that have Cunningham backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tantor defending well though.
Tantor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunningham is working away from the top position though.
Cunningham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Cunningham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham stalling.
Cunningham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cunningham is stalling here. Tantor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cunningham seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tantor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cunningham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cunningham wants to control but Tantor is keeping busy.
Cunningham tries to get to full guard but Tantor has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to sweep but Tantor has passed to side control!
Tantor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cunningham to his feet.
Cunningham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tantor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Cunningham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cunningham lunges at Tantor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tantor's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor leaves Cunningham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws the left hand but Cunningham avoids the punch easily.
Cunningham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Cunningham.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tantor sprawls well. Tantor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tantor.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Cunningham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunningham on the side of the head.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cunningham is out of range.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham lands a front kick.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor 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!
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tantor throws a hook but Cunningham avoids it easily.
Cunningham connects with a nice looking jab.
Cunningham misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor dips to his left and cracks Cunningham with an uppercut!
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tantor, as that shot connected.
Cunningham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almu Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Cunningham's ribs.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tantor's calf.
Cunningham closes the distance and clinches up with Tantor, looking for a takedown. Cunningham pushes Tantor against the cage but Tantor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Cunningham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Cunningham moved away.
Almu Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Cunningham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tantor defends it nicely.
Tantor jabs at Cunningham's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tantor but Tantor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almu Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Cunningham.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Cunningham checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cunningham's calf.
Cunningham throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunningham.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunningham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cunningham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cunningham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cunningham is trying to control the action in half guard but Tantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tantor trying to control from the bottom.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cunningham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tantor throws a leg kick but Cunningham checks it.
Cunningham throws a low kick, looking for Tantor's leg but Tantor calmly moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cunningham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Tantor lands with a nice combination. Cunningham backs away looking to recover.
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunningham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor tests Cunningham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Cunningham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Cunningham moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Randall Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Cunningham ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Cunningham needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Cunningham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Cunningham blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cunningham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cunningham tries to land a body kick
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunningham on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a low kick but Cunningham avoids it.
Cunningham misses with a double jab.
Cunningham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tantor. Those never looked like landing.
Cunningham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cunningham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cunningham's calf.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Cunningham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tantor.
Cunningham takes one to the chin there.
Cunningham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Cunningham misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almu Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tantor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Almu Tantor!
Almu Tantor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troy Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frederick Frost!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Glover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glover.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Frost throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Troy Glover has been cut.
Glover misses with a kick to the body.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick that misses.
Frost throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
Glover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frost takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Glover misses.
Glover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frost.
Glover misses with a kick to the body
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Glover 's knee.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Glover is looking to score with low kicks.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost lands with a straight right. Glover didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Glover's ribs.
Glover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glover throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Frost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Glover really felt that one!
Glover is breathing heavily.
Glover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover avoids the head kick by Frost.
Glover misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
Glover throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frost drops Glover with a straight right hand, right on the button! Frost follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Frederick Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Mutombo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mutombo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frazier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frazier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been informed that Mutombo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Mutombo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mutombo lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo is trying to maintain a safe position but Frazier gets an underhook and turns Mutombo into the cage.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutombo avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo misses with the head strike.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch but Mutombo keeps him there for the moment.
Mutombo lands a body shot.
A short right from Mutombo.
Frazier trying to control the position but instead, Mutombo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frazier into the cage.
Mutombo effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo pushes Frazier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutombo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frazier tries to land knees in the clinch but Mutombo avoids the damage to the body.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutombo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frazier up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mutombo.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mutombo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frazier.
Mutombo stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Mutombo.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Mutombo is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
A short body shot lands from Mutombo as the two fighters clinch.
Mutombo is struggling to control the position.
Mutombo lands a body punch.
Frazier dodges an elbow strike from Mutombo.
Mutombo taking a breather.
Frazier gets through Mutombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mutombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frazier avoids it.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier controls the action.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frazier lands a good knee to the midsection. Mutombo won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier is leaning against Mutombo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frazier scores a nice knee to the body.
Frazier trying to land knees to the body.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mutombo.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Mutombo avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a jab to the body
and Frazier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frazier avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo slips a jab from Frazier.
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frazier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutombo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mutombo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Frazier throws a push kick but Mutombo slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mutombo.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier throws a low kick, looking for Mutombo's leg but Mutombo calmly moves out of range.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Mutombo throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Mutombo slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Frazier.
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Mutombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Mutombo lands with an uppercut that bounces Frazier off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier lands a jab to Mutombo's midsection.
Frazier misses the jab.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
Mutombo misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mutombo slips a jab from Frazier.
Mutombo moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mutombo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frazier will feel that in the morning.
Mutombo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Frazier.
That kick from Mutombo tenderised Frazier's leg. Frazier is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo digs a good hook to Frazier's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutombo misses with a double jab.
Mutombo looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
Frazier tests Mutombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutombo slips under a jab from Frazier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Mutombo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frazier counters with a thumping low kick.
Frazier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo looks for the body kick but Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Mutombo avoids them all with ease.
Mutombo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frazier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mutombo.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutombo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frazier.
Mutombo is looking to slow Frazier down with leg kicks.
Mutombo thows a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier defending well as Mutombo loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier lands with a right hand.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Frazier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Frazier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mutombo's head backwards.
Mutombo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frazier.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Mutombo slips the punch.
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutombo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Mutombo slips the punch.
Frazier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutombo has time to react.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutombo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Frazier.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mutombo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Frazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutombo wants to slow Frazier down by chopping away at his legs.
Frazier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Jay Mutombo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frazier 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.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutombo takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frazier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mutombo swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
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!
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frazier.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mutombo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frazier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frazier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier moves out of range as Mutombo throws a body kick.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Mutombo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frazier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutombo slips under a jab from Frazier.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mutombo slips under a jab from Frazier.
Frazier throws a low kick but Mutombo moves out of range easily.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier moves out of range as Mutombo throws a body kick.
Frazier motions for Mutombo to come forward. Frazier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws the kick towards the body but Frazier avoids it.
Frazier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo blocks a leg kick.
Mutombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a leg kick.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Mutombo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutombo jabs at Frazier's body.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frazier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mutombo takes one on the button.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Mutombo thumps Frazier with a low kick.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Mutombo moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutombo as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier throws a one two combo.
Frazier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutombo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frazier in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a leg kick which misses Frazier's front leg but catches the back leg as Frazier tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Mutombo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mutombo punishes Frazier's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier takes one to the chin there.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Mutombo moved out of range nicely.
Mutombo moves out of range as Frazier strikes.
Frazier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frazier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Mutombo lands.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
Mutombo pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
Mutombo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frazier taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Mutombo lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier controls the action.
A short right from Mutombo on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frazier.
Mutombo misses the jab.
Frazier digs a good hook to Mutombo's body.
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Mutombo moved out of range.
Frazier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frazier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frazier drops his hands momentarily and Mutombo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Mutombo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frazier can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutombo as he connects with a hook.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but Frazier moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frazier!
Mutombo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Mutombo takes one to the chin there.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frazier lands with a nice combination. Mutombo backs away looking to recover.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Frazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutombo doesn't seem phased though.
Mutombo connects with a body shot.
Frazier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mutombo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frazier throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Mutombo misses the shot to the body.
Frazier throws a leg kick which misses Mutombo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutombo tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mutombo.
Mutombo defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Mutombo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frazier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mutombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Frazier is pushing Mutombo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutombo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mutombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier is trying to maintain a safe position but Mutombo gets an underhook and turns Frazier into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo prevents a body shot from Frazier.
Knees to the body from Frazier.
The referee calls for Frazier to work.
Frazier looking to stall.
Mutombo misses with the head strike.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mutombo takes one on the button.
Mutombo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frazier blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier tries a knee to the head but Mutombo blocks it.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Mutombo has double underhooks.
Mutombo pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Frazier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo taking a breather.
Mutombo tries to throw a body punch but Frazier avoids it by throwing Mutombo back against the cage.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mutombo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier had his way with Jay Jay Mutombo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mutombo connects with the punch.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Mutombo lands with a good body shot.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frazier thumps Mutombo with a low kick.
Mutombo thumps Frazier with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Frazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo throws a chopping leg kick but Frazier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Frazier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier 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.
Mutombo defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Mutombo throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
Frazier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Mutombo.
Frazier keeps the fight on the outside.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Mutombo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frazier.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Mutombo is looking to land body kicks.
Mutombo throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Joe Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutombo.
Frazier lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Mutombo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
Frazier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frazier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mutombo throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo connects with a right hand. Frazier shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Frazier. That snapped Mutombo's head back.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Mutombo moved out of range nicely.
Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mutombo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
Frazier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mutombo scores with a kick to the body.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mutombo.
Mutombo slips a straight right by Frazier.
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!
Mutombo throws a low kick but Frazier moves out of range easily.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo looks to throw a body kick
and Frazier counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier works the jab nicely.
Frazier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Mutombo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutombo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mutombo tries to throw a body punch but Frazier avoids it by throwing Mutombo back against the cage.
Mutombo throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mutombo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo stalling in the clinch.
Frazier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Jay Jay Mutombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mutombo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mutombo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jay Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mutombo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jay Mutombo!
An out of breath Jay Jay Mutombo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao has chosen Work Hard, Play Hard 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Richards.
Richards moves away from the strike by Brandao.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Richards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brandao was covering up waiting for the punch and Richards finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Brandao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandao keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Brandao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jose Brandao.
Nice cross by Brandao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards looks for the body kick but Brandao saw that one coming.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
Richards connects with a crisp jab.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Brandao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richards is out of range and Brandao settles back down.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Brandao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richards moves forwards but Brandao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Brandao misses.
Brandao lands a jab.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Richards blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards fakes the leg kick and cracks Brandao in the body.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandao at a distance.
A big right from Richards misses.
Brandao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Richards jabs Brandao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards checks a low kick from Brandao.
Brandao throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a body kick that misses.
Richards throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richards, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandao scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards looks to land a body kick but Brandao moved away.
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Richards pushes Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandao lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Brandao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Richards manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
Richards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brandao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyler Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandao blocks the leg kick.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Brandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao moves out of range of the body kick from Richards.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Brandao avoids it.
Richards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Brandao's head back.
Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richards to score with a decent uppercut.
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Richards showed some decent athleticism there.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Brandao is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards prevents Brandao from improving his position.
Brandao trying to control from the bottom.
Richards throwing shots but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Richards is taking a breather. Brandao 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.
Brandao is controlling Richards's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Richards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards thuds his shin into the meat of Brandao's side.
Richards on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Richards lands a front kick.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao.
An inside leg kick from Brandao misses.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Brandao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brandao momentarily.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandao doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Brandao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Richards lands a left hand.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards wants the takedown. Brandao is fighting it off but Richards persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brandao's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao has control of Richards's left arm, preventing Richards from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards is pushing down on Brandao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandao is fighting to maintain full guard but Richards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandao is concentrating on defense, preventing Richards from advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards lands with a punch from half guard.
Brandao wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brandao misses with a leg kick
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brandao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards working the ground and pound.
Brandao struggling a bit here.
Brandao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Richards crashes against the mat.
Tyler Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandao wants to control but Richards postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is not content to let Richards control the position.
Brandao tries to improve position but can't.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandao is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Richards is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Richards with a couple of short strikes.
Brandao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richards lands a couple of good shots and Brandao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Richards's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brandao tries to roll but Richards sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brandao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Brandao!
Richards lands a shot to the head.
Brandao is rocked!
Richards lands shots to the head and Brandao turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards!
Tyler Richards retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Tyler Richards, 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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