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RYZE 96: Balkan vs Dragneel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karevul Ikarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikarus has chosen Flight of Icarus by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karevul Ikarus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
Ikarus 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.
Ikarus scores with a jab. Elcock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Ikarus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elcock swinging wildly here.
Ikarus misses with a two punch combination.
Elcock lands a really nice looking cross but Ikarus seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Elcock.
Elcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Karevul Ikarus has been cut.
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 shot to the body from Elcock misses
and Ikarus counters with a single leg into guard. Elcock didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus stops Elcock from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elcock keeping moving, preventing Ikarus from controlling successfully.
Ikarus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ikarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karevul Ikarus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ikarus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus seems to be working for a kimura but Elcock defends the submission attempt.
Elcock pushes Ikarus off looking to stand but Ikarus dives back in and keeps control.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura here.
Ikarus prevents Elcock from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elcock sees it coming and defends easily.
Ikarus is keen to just control but Elcock is a slippery customer.
Elcock wants to get back to his feet.
Ikarus is working for a kimura but Elcock is defending it quite comfortably.
Elcock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura but Elcock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ikarus to get the leverage.
Ikarus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elcock is just riding it out for now. Ikarus eventually gives up the hold.
Elcock looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karevul Ikarus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karevul Ikarus's cut.
That's time! Elcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ikarus shoots for a double leg takedown but Elcock sprawls well. He's pushed Ikarus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ikarus connects with a nice looking jab.
Ikarus shoots in for a takedown but Elcock shows good takedown defense.
Elcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elcock misses with a series of wild punches.
Ikarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ikarus with a hook.
Elcock throws a hook but Ikarus blocks it.
Elcock lands a jab to Ikarus's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcock.
Ikarus blocks a jab.
Elcock lands a right hook to the body.
Elcock tries to bum rush Ikarus with a series of wild strikes but Ikarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elcock throws a good cross that connects.
Ikarus slips under a jab from Elcock.
Ikarus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armando Elcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karevul Ikarus.
Elcock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ikarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ikarus scores with a hook.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ikarus or perhaps it was just good defense by Elcock, which made it look bad.
Ikarus throws a lazy right hand but Elcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Ikarus scores with a takedown into Elcock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elcock keeping moving, preventing Ikarus from controlling successfully.
Elcock wants to stand but Ikarus is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus is standing up over Elcock. Elcock looks to escape but Ikarus dives into side control.
Ikarus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikarus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus swings around for an armbar but Elcock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ikarus's guard.
Ikarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ikarus wants to control from the top but Elcock keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ikarus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karevul Ikarus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karevul Ikarus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Elcock misses with a wild body shot.
Ikarus with a jab.
Armando Elcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Ikarus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ikarus dodges the punch combination from Elcock.
Elcock jabs Ikarus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikarus moves away.
Elcock loads up on a big right hand but Ikarus slips the punch.
Elcock tries to sprawl but Ikarus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ikarus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ikarus trying to control from Elcock's half guard. Elcock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ikarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ikarus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elcock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elcock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elcock!
Ikarus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elcock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karevul Ikarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elcock is thwarting Ikarus's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock wants to stand up but Ikarus is controlling the position.
Armando Elcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ikarus wants to get back to full guard.
Ikarus is holding on to half guard well.
Ikarus wants to control but Elcock is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Elcock. No joy for Ikarus on that attempt.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ikarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elcock misses with a double jab
and Elcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ikarus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elcock momentarily.
Elcock swinging wildly here.
Armando Elcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elcock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karevul Ikarus.
I've got Ikarus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karevul Ikarus!
A very excited looking Karevul Ikarus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Blundell there.
Dunkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunkin throws the kick towards the body but Blundell avoids it.
Dunkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunkin connects with a right hand. Blundell shakes it off.
Blundell moves out of range of the body kick from Dunkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from Blundell.
Dunkin throws the kick towards the body but Blundell avoids it.
A big right from Blundell misses.
Dunkin misses with a body shot.
Blundell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gym closing in the buildup to the fight.
Blundell scores with a jab to the body.
Dunkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Blundell coming out on top.
Blundell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blundell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blundell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blundell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Blundell.
Blundell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Blundell.
Blundell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blundell throws an overhand right that lands on Dunkin's shoulder, as Dunkin tries to avoid the shot.
Blundell moves into range and clinches up with Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Blundell.
Dunkin slowing the pace effectively.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blundell is struggling to control the position.
Dunkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dunkin fails to land.
Blundell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dunkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Blundell to work.
Blundell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blundell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
A big right from Blundell misses.
Dunkin connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin looks for the body kick but Blundell saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Blundell misses
letting Dunkin counter with a right hand.
Blundell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunkin can pounce on him.
Blundell misses with an uppercut
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunkin clinches up with Blundell and pushes him back against the cage.
Blundell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dunkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blundell breaks the clinch.
Blundell throws a shot from downtown. Dunkin moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dunkin 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 Blundell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blundell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blundell moves out of range of the body kick from Dunkin.
Blundell misses with a hook. Dunkin ducked under it nicely.
Dunkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blundell misses with a shot to the body
and Dunkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blundell.
Blundell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
A jab lands there for Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a body kick that misses.
Blundell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Blundell misses.
Dunkin tries to work over Blundell's front leg with a kick but Blundell checks it.
Blundell thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blundell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blundell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunkin feints and then cracks Blundell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blundell down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvin Ray Dunkin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Blundell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blundell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Blundell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blundell.
Blundell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Blundell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan Blundell is winning the standup battle so far.
Blundell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunkin. Dunkin obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Blundell.
Blundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blundell throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunkin looks to land a body kick but Blundell moved away.
Dunkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunkin blocks a jab.
Ryan Blundell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell throws an off balance right hand
and Dunkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Dunkin misses.
Blundell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blundell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blundell takes a swing at Dunkin's ribcage but misses.
Dunkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blundell's sensitive parts.
Blundell avoids a kick to the body.
Blundell moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunkin tries to work over Blundell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunkin misses with the head strike.
Blundell stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell prevents a body shot from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blundell tries to work over Dunkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blundell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blundell tries a body shot but Dunkin blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dunkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunkin can't find room to land a body shot as Blundell controls the action.
Blundell keeps control of Dunkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blundell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dunkin or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell can't break the clinch.
Dunkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dunkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunkin.
A short uppercut from Dunkin.
Blundell is trying to push Dunkin away but Dunkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Blundell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunkin gets through Blundell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blundell is pushing Dunkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blundell tries a body shot but Dunkin blocks it.
Blundell can't find room to land a body shot as Dunkin controls the action.
Blundell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunkin backwards.
Dunkin lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blundell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Dunkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunkin misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Blundell controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvin Ray Dunkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dunkin throws a nice head kick!
Blundell misses with a body punch
and Dunkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dunkin throws a body kick that misses.
Dunkin lands a jab to the head.
Blundell swings for the body but Dunkin moves out of range.
Blundell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dunkin throws a push kick but Blundell slaps the foot to one side.
Dunkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blundell lands with a nice body punch.
Blundell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunkin's head backwards.
Dunkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunkin is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Blundell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell cracks Dunkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blundell.
Dunkin takes one on the button.
Blundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunkin misses with a head kick.
Dunkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Blundell misses with a combination
and Dunkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blundell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dunkin to counter with a crisp 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!
Jab from Blundell.
Blundell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Blundell - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunkin.
Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blundell.
Blundell misses with a hook. Dunkin ducked under it nicely.
Dunkin slips a jab from Blundell.
Dunkin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dunkin tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Dunkin.
A shot to the body from Blundell misses
and Dunkin counters with a nice body kick.
Blundell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Blundell moves out of range of the body kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Dunkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Blundell should have avoided that one.
Dunkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. Blundell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blundell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunkin scores with a jab.
Blundell blocks the body kick.
Blundell blocks a head kick by Dunkin.
Dunkin defending well as Blundell loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Blundell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunkin lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Blundell is just out of range.
Blundell misses with a left hand
and Dunkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blundell's corner calls for a 1-2. Blundell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Dunkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from Blundell.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin thumps Blundell with a low kick.
Dunkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunkin scores with a punch to the head.
Blundell throws a hook to the side of Dunkin's head but Dunkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blundell misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Ray Dunkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelle Jenneke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. William Hatfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michelle Jenneke!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenneke checks a leg kick.
Hatfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenneke misses with a double jab.
Jenneke scores with a nice head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Hatfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hatfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenneke circles away.
Jenneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jenneke duly obliges.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenneke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenneke forces Hatfield back against the cage and clinches.
Hatfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenneke after a bit of a struggle.
Jenneke tries to work over Hatfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hatfield.
Jenneke effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hatfield jumps guard but Jenneke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenneke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenneke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenneke lands a shoulder strike.
Hatfield throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jenneke fails to land.
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenneke has him pressed against the cage.
Jenneke has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenneke manages to break the clinch.
Jenneke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jenneke pushes Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield working Jenneke over with knees to the body.
Hatfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenneke prevents it.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Jenneke is controlling the position.
Jenneke gets underhooks to prevent Hatfield's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenneke throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to pull guard but Jenneke holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatfield drops back down to his feet.
Jenneke is trying to break the clinch but Hatfield is controlling him.
Jenneke blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenneke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hatfield pulls Jenneke into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jenneke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenneke throwing strikes but missing.
Hatfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenneke trying to control but Hatfield postures up.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard but Jenneke defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is thwarting Jenneke's attempts to control the position.
Jenneke is not content to let Hatfield control the position.
Jenneke wants to control but Hatfield is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michelle Jenneke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jenneke clinches with his opponent.
Hatfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Jenneke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hatfield gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jenneke regains guard.
Jenneke managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield preventing the sweep.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenneke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jenneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatfield is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michelle Jenneke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jenneke has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenneke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Hatfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenneke's efforts to push away.
Jenneke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatfield keeps control of Jenneke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelle Jenneke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hatfield is looking to clinch.
Hatfield tries to clinch there but Jenneke circles away.
Jenneke tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hatfield goes for a double leg but Jenneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenneke continues to drive forward.
Jenneke lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatfield as Jenneke tries to tie him up.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Jenneke controls the action.
Jenneke struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield tries for a takedown but Jenneke manages to get underhooks.
Jenneke effectively controlling the action here.
Michelle Jenneke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenneke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatfield tries for a takedown but Jenneke manages to get underhooks.
Jenneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenneke clinches.
Jenneke tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Jenneke back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenneke managing to block the knees to the body from Hatfield.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Jenneke.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenneke tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Jenneke back against the cage.
Jenneke working aggressively here.
Jenneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michelle Jenneke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenneke clinches with his opponent.
Hatfield connects with a knee to the head.
Jenneke manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield clinches.
Jenneke taking a breather.
Jenneke digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
Hatfield is trying to pull guard but Jenneke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hatfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenneke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenneke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jenneke.
Jenneke is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Jenneke into the cage.
Jenneke is working Hatfield over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenneke moves into the clinch.
Hatfield wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Jenneke - that landed with a thud.
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Hatfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Jenneke moves out of range.
Jenneke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenneke scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Jenneke to work.
Jenneke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jenneke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatfield is rocked!
Jenneke lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hatfield.
Nice body punch from Jenneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke throws a big uppercut that drops Hatfield! More strikes from Jenneke and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hatfield lies dazed against the cage as Jenneke celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michelle Jenneke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ali Bomaye by The Game. Morris has chosen MMMBop as his entrance music. Karl Anderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bolt Morris!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karl Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morris's back!
Anderson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morris working to try and regain half guard.
Morris wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morris is rocked!
Morris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a big elbow - Morris is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Morris is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karl Anderson!
After winning the bout, Karl Anderson 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jun Moroba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muszyna has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Moroba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Moroba.
Moroba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muszyna looks winded!
Moroba cracks Muszyna with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moroba.
An inside leg kick lands from Moroba.
Moroba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moroba takes a swing at Muszyna's ribcage but misses.
Moroba lands a head shot.
Muszyna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moroba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muszyna is rocked!
Moroba fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Muszyna to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Muszyna looks to clinch but Moroba throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Muszyna taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jun Moroba!
A pretty intense looking Jun Moroba took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes into the arena with Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kutsoo's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo forces Ninja back against the cage and clinches.
Kutsoo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ninja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ninja being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Ninja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Kutsoo is proving a slippery customer.
Kutsoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja controlling Kutsoo's posture.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
Jarni Kutsoo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kutsoo pushes Ninja up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kutsoo regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja controlling from the top position.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo working a defensive guard here.
Ninja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Test Ninja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kutsoo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kutsoo is keen to just control but Ninja is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutsoo lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries to get to full guard but Kutsoo has control of the leg.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but Ninja defending well.
Ninja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutsoo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kutsoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kutsoo is pressing down on Ninja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ninja is holding on for now.
Ninja manages to get to full guard.
Ninja controls Kutsoo momentarily but Kutsoo frees himself.
Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ninja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kutsoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kutsoo preventing the sweep.
Kutsoo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kutsoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ninja controls Kutsoo momentarily but Kutsoo frees himself.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Ninja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ninja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kutsoo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ninja is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ninja closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kutsoo to the mat! Kutsoo manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kutsoo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Test Ninja wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ninja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kutsoo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ninja is in Kutsoo's guard.
Kutsoo keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Test Ninja will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kutsoo gets caught flat footed, as Ninja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kutsoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ninja passes into half guard.
Kutsoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ninja in particular looking to stall.
Kutsoo gets full guard.
Kutsoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kutsoo controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja advances position into side control!
Ninja trying to control the position but Kutsoo is working away.
Kutsoo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kutsoo is letting Ninja control him for a moment.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutsoo keeps working.
Ninja working away.
Kutsoo pushes Ninja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ninja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ninja controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kutsoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ninja controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kutsoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kutsoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutsoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ninja's head.
Kutsoo trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutsoo tries to stand but Ninja is controlling from the bottom.
Ninja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kutsoo postures up in Ninja's guard and throws a big left but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutsoo's guard.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Kutsoo working for submissions but it's allowed Ninja to get to half guard.
Kutsoo trying to control but Ninja postures up.
Kutsoo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ninja is staying active.
Ninja works his way into side control.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutsoo keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kutsoo, who protects the arm well.
Kutsoo tries to improve position but can't.
Ninja wants to control but Kutsoo is keeping him busy.
Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kutsoo wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ninja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo manages to get back to half guard.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutsoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Kutsoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Test Ninja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kutsoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ninja sprawls well initially but Kutsoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ninja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ninja trying to control the position.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
Ninja pulls Kutsoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutsoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kutsoo content to stall in guard here.
Kutsoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutsoo is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jarni Kutsoo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kutsoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutsoo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kutsoo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kutsoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ninja won't allow Kutsoo to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kutsoo controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kutsoo trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutsoo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ninja pushing down on Kutsoo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja works his way into side control.
Kutsoo struggling a bit here.
Kutsoo regains half guard.
Ninja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutsoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo is looking to control Ninja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kutsoo avoid being mounted?
Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet.
Kutsoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Ninja.
Kutsoo pushes Ninja off looking to stand but Ninja dives back in and keeps control.
Kutsoo tries to get to full guard but Ninja has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to pass to mount but Kutsoo is defending the position.
Ninja prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutsoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
Kutsoo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutsoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ninja manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutsoo postures up and lands a big shot to Ninja's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kutsoo defends it easily.
Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Test Ninja.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ninja, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Ninja!
After winning the bout, Test Ninja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jarni Kutsoo stepped up to the mic, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Yossarian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crabby Iron's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yossarian looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
Iron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yossarian's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Iron.
Yossarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Yossarian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yossarian throws a body kick that misses.
Yossarian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron looks to land a right hand but Yossarian moved out of range.
Yossarian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Iron takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yossarian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Yossarian misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian ducks under a wild hook from Iron.
Yossarian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
Yossarian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yossarian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yossarian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iron can pounce on him.
Iron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Iron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yossarian.
Iron 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron checks a leg kick.
Yossarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Iron should have avoided that one.
Iron misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Yossarian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Yossarian.
Iron moves out of range of the body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Yossarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Yossarian dodges the punch combination from Iron.
Yossarian moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Iron misses.
A big right from Yossarian misses.
Yossarian walks into a straight right hand from Iron.
A slow jab from Yossarian misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron moves out of range of the body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yossarian throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Iron counter with a right hand.
Crabby Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron is out of range and Yossarian settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Yossarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yossarian.
Yossarian moves out of range as Iron strikes.
Yossarian misses with a kick to the body.
Yossarian misses the jab.
Iron defending well as Yossarian loads up on a big left hand.
Iron misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Iron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands a lovely overhand right.
Yossarian lands a head kick. Iron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yossarian is rocked!
Yossarian throws the left hand but Iron avoids the punch easily.
Iron misses with an uppercut.
Yossarian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yossarian lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Iron as he connects with a hook.
Oh Yossarian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yossarian.
Yossarian seems to have got his legs back now.
Iron thumps Yossarian with a low kick.
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 John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
Iron lands a lovely overhand right.
Yossarian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yossarian 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 Iron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Iron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Iron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yossarian.
Iron misses with a wild combination.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
The fighters circling - Iron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Iron.
A big left from Iron misses.
Yossarian has Iron up against the cage in a clinch.
Yossarian is pushing Iron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yossarian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yossarian misses with an elbow over the top.
Yossarian tries to stall but Iron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yossarian looking to throw knees to the head but Iron is blocking nicely.
Iron lands with a right to the head.
Iron throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron gets through Yossarian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Iron on the inside.
Iron prevents a body shot from Yossarian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
A short uppercut from Iron.
Yossarian missing with knees to the body.
Yossarian is working Iron over against the cage.
Yossarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Iron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian tries to land knees in the clinch but Iron avoids the damage to the body.
Yossarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yossarian stalling in the clinch but Iron improves position.
Iron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Yossarian tries a knee to the head but Iron blocks it.
Yossarian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iron.
Yossarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Yossarian.
Iron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yossarian's elbow.
Yossarian effectively controlling the action here.
Iron has Yossarian pushed against the cage.
Yossarian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a punch to the body.
Iron misses with a body punch.
John Yossarian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yossarian lands with a right to the head.
Yossarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yossarian misses with a body punch.
Yossarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yossarian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron.
Iron throws a nice outside leg kick.
John Yossarian is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron lands with an overhand left.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Iron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yossarian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yossarian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
Iron lands a nice shot that snaps Yossarian's head back.
Iron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Iron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yossarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Iron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yossarian - the referee stops the clock and Iron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yossarian. Iron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Iron moves out of range as Yossarian strikes.
Yossarian throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yossarian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yossarian lands a leg kick that knocks Iron off balance momentarily.
Yossarian throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian missing with a left hand there. Iron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron thows a body shot but no joy.
Iron doesn't manage to clinch there - Yossarian circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Iron.
Yossarian throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron moves out of range as Yossarian throws a body kick.
Iron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron slips a straight right by Yossarian.
Yossarian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yossarian.
Yossarian staying out of range there.
Yossarian moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron punishes Yossarian's body with a nice straight punch.
Yossarian lands an overhand right.
Yossarian gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Iron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iron taking a bit of punishment here - Yossarian scoring with strikes.
Yossarian misses with the ground and pound.
Yossarian tries to move to mount but Iron blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Iron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iron tries to buck Yossarian off but Yossarian is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron manages to get back to half guard.
Iron is doing well to control the position and prevent Yossarian from advancing to side control.
Iron's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iron taking some punishment here, with Yossarian in his half guard.
Iron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yossarian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron is controlling Yossarian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yossarian drops an elbow to the side of Iron's head.
Iron is looking for a sweep. Yossarian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iron is trying to control but can't.
Yossarian prevents Iron from improving his position.
Iron is staying active underneath Yossarian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Iron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yossarian is really struggling to control Iron but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Iron wants to improve his position but Yossarian is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Yossarian did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
Iron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron looks to land a left hand but Yossarian moved out of range nicely.
Yossarian lunges at Iron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron's hand.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses.
Yossarian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iron jabs Yossarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iron checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yossarian.
Iron misses with a left hand
and Yossarian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Iron!
Yossarian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yossarian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iron is trying to get back to half guard.
Iron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Iron wants to control but Yossarian postures up.
Yossarian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yossarian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yossarian wants to pass to mount but Iron is defending the position.
Iron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yossarian.
Iron gets full guard.
Yossarian trying to control but Iron is working from the bottom.
Iron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Iron wants to get back to his feet but Yossarian is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian wants to hold on but Iron pushes him away.
Iron controlling the pace for now.
Iron is looking to stand but Iron has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Yossarian tries to reverse the position but Iron maintains control.
Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yossarian is looking to escape.
Iron wants to stand but Yossarian is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian can't escape the position.
Yossarian wants to hold on but Iron pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Iron is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Crabby Iron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yossarian misses with a head kick.
Iron slips a jab from Yossarian.
Iron missing with a left hand there. Yossarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yossarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron.
Iron throws the kick towards the body but Yossarian avoids it.
A jab from Yossarian misses.
Yossarian throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian wants to land a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
Iron looks to throw the jab but Yossarian is out of range.
Yossarian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Iron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Iron.
Yossarian cracks Iron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yossarian scores with a jab. Iron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yossarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron.
Yossarian tries to land a front kick but Iron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yossarian moves into the clinch.
Yossarian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yossarian takes a shot to the head.
Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Yossarian.
Yossarian lands a shoulder strike.
Iron blocks an elbow strike.
Iron stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Iron fails to land.
Iron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yossarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iron is trying to break the clinch but Yossarian has him pressed against the cage.
Iron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yossarians head.
Iron throws a head punch that misses.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Iron presses Yossarian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron presses Yossarian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yossarian trying to stall but Iron improves his position.
Iron tries to break free but Yossarian pushes him back against the cage.
Iron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yossarian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands with a light punch inside.
Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Yossarian misses its intended target.
Yossarian jabs Iron right on the nose. Iron blinks but takes it well.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian keeps the fight on the outside.
Yossarian cracks the inside of Iron's front leg.
Yossarian is looking to score with low kicks.
John Yossarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yossarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but Iron moved away.
Iron drops Yossarian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yossarian looks back up at him and smiles so Iron waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yossarian checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron, as that shot connected.
Yossarian checks the leg kick.
Iron throws a leg kick but Yossarian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yossarian swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron.
Yossarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crabby Iron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yossarian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crabby Iron!
Crabby Iron is the new lightweight champion!
Crabby Iron 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 Gauss Elimination (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gauss Elimination has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauss Elimination!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi checks a leg kick.
Gauss Elimination seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tuilagi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elimination finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tuilagi takes a swing at Elimination's ribcage but misses.
Elimination wants to land a leg kick but Tuilagi is out of range.
Elimination looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tuilagi blocks the body kick.
Elimination connects with a body shot that sends Tuilagi's belly button to the back.
Elimination throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuilagi.
It looks like Manu Tuilagi has been cut.
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!
Tuilagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elimination manages to avoid it.
Tuilagi lands a jab to the nose.
Elimination is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuilagi.
Elimination misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elimination.
Elimination shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elimination tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuilagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Elimination.
Elimination scoring well with a low kick there.
Elimination tries a low kick but Tuilagi avoids it.
Tuilagi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tuilagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elimination's sensitive parts.
Elimination getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elimination walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elimination cracks the inside of Tuilagi's front leg.
Tuilagi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elimination misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elimination throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elimination. Tuilagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elimination scores with a takedown into Tuilagi's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tuilagi keeping full guard, as Elimination tries to pass.
Elimination with a nice head shot there.
Tuilagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuilagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuilagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Elimination chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination won't allow Tuilagi to sweep him here.
Tuilagi looking to control but Elimination passes into half guard.
Tuilagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elimination with a nice head shot there.
Elimination postures up and lands a big shot to Tuilagi's brow.
Tuilagi pulls Elimination in close to his closed guard and prevents Elimination from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elimination scoring with punches to the head and body.
Elimination stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuilagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuilagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elimination's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Elimination is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Elimination is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuilagi is controlling Elimination's trapped leg to prevent Elimination from advancing to side control.
Tuilagi moves into full guard.
Elimination won't allow Tuilagi to sweep him here.
Tuilagi working a defensive guard here.
Tuilagi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Elimination has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elimination is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tuilagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tuilagi has his hands on Elimination's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauss Elimination dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Tuilagi'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.
Elimination misses with an uppercut. Tuilagi saw that one coming.
Elimination lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elimination pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tuilagi is out of range and Elimination settles back down.
Tuilagi checks the leg kick.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick but Elimination checks it.
Elimination throws a head kick that misses.
Elimination throws a leg kick
and Tuilagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Elimination's guard now.
Tuilagi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elimination being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuilagi looking to sit in guard and control but Elimination gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuilagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elimination working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tuilagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elimination is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elimination trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elimination wants to pass the guard but Tuilagi is keeping the position.
Elimination throwing strikes but missing.
Tuilagi looking to control.
Tuilagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gauss Elimination overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuilagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tuilagi won't allow Elimination to sweep him here.
Tuilagi trying to control but Elimination is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elimination being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tuilagi stopping the sweep attempt from Elimination.
Tuilagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination keeping full guard, as Tuilagi tries to pass.
Elimination is trying to control the position but Tuilagi postures up.
Tuilagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Elimination has wrist control.
Tuilagi wants to pass the guard but Elimination is keeping the position.
Tuilagi trying to control but Elimination is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manu Tuilagi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Elimination misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuilagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination throws a leg kick but Tuilagi checks it.
Elimination throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Elimination swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elimination lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuilagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Elimination moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuilagi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Elimination throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elimination lands with a right hand.
Elimination attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Elimination throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gauss Elimination will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manu Tuilagi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Elimination lands with a straight right. Tuilagi didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elimination is defended easily by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with a low kick.
Elimination lands with a kick to the temple. Tuilagi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Elimination scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elimination misses with a low kick as Tuilagi jumps back.
Tuilagi tries to land a leg kick but Elimination saw it coming and moves away.
Tuilagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Elimination works Tuilagi's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination takes one on the button.
Elimination throws the kick towards the body but Tuilagi avoids it.
A good leg kick by Elimination.
Decent striking displayed by Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi throws a hook but Elimination avoids it easily.
Tuilagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Elimination. Elimination gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuilagi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Elimination is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi trying to control but Elimination is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manu Tuilagi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Elimination ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuilagi moves away.
Elimination throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elimination shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuilagi sprawls well. Tuilagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elimination gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauss Elimination. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuilagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elimination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination dives in and grabs Tuilagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuilagi pushes down on Elimination's head and hops out.
Tuilagi feints and as Elimination raises his hands in defense, Tuilagi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elimination thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Elimination keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elimination looking for a sweep. Not yet Elimination, not yet.
Tuilagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elimination is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Elimination keeps moving.
Tuilagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu Tuilagi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tuilagi misses with a straight right.
Tuilagi misses with an uppercut. Elimination saw that one coming.
Elimination throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuilagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elimination pinned against the cage. Elimination gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elimination throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuilagi counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuilagi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tuilagi misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuilagi blocking some punches.
Manu Tuilagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elimination misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elimination is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gauss Elimination.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elimination, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauss Elimination!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Magetsu (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magetsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magetsu.
Magetsu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magetsu slips under a jab.
Gavin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Gavin does it's job there.
Magetsu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magetsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin slips a straight right by Magetsu.
Magetsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magetsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magetsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Magetsu sees coming a mile off.
Magetsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Magetsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magetsu.
Magetsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gavin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Gavin.
Magetsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Magetsu's leg. Magetsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magetsu. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gavin.
Magetsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Magetsu.
Gavin thows a body shot but no joy.
Magetsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magetsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magetsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magetsu's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magetsu.
Gavin throws a body punch but Magetsu moves out of range.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Magetsu slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magetsu.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Magetsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magetsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Magetsu sees coming a mile off.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magetsu. That did some damage!
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Gavin is predictable there
and Magetsu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magetsu blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Magetsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin misses with a hook.
Gavin digs a good hook to Magetsu's body.
Gavin pushes Magetsu away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin cracks a nice hook into Magetsu's ribs.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Magetsu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Magetsu checks it.
Gavin misses with a low kick as Magetsu jumps back.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magetsu to the ground. Gavin is now in Magetsu's guard.
Magetsu keeping full guard, as Gavin tries to pass.
Gavin trying to control but Magetsu is working from the bottom.
Gavin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin stopping the sweep attempt from Magetsu.
Magetsu wants to stand but Gavin is controlling the position.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Magetsu keeps moving.
Gavin throwing strikes from guard but Magetsu blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magetsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Magetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magetsu misses the shot to the body.
Magetsu scores with a jab.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magetsu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Gavin.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magetsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magetsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magetsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magetsu staying out of range there.
Gavin wants to slow Magetsu down by chopping away at his legs.
Magetsu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Magetsu saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magetsu. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin misses the body punch
and Magetsu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Magetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin throws the left hand but Magetsu avoids the punch easily.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Magetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magetsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin jabs at Magetsu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu digs a good body shot into Gavin's ribs.
Gavin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magetsu is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magetsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Magetsu has control of Gavin's left arm, preventing Gavin from doing any damage.
Magetsu keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Gavin throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin won't allow Magetsu to get back to his feet.
Magetsu keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Gavin looking to sit in guard and control but Magetsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gavin working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Gavin.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Magetsu's shoulder, as Magetsu tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Gavin fails to land the takedown.
Gavin throws a jab when Magetsu was well out of range.
Magetsu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gavin takes a step back to recover.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magetsu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Magetsu moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Magetsu. No joy for Gavin on that attempt.
Magetsu misses with the body kick
and Gavin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Magetsu's guard now.
Gavin trying to control but Magetsu is working from the bottom.
Magetsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gavin wants to pass the guard but Magetsu is keeping the position.
Magetsu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gavin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magetsu wants to stand but Gavin is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gavin throws a head kick but Magetsu moves out of range.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Magetsu's head but Magetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magetsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magetsu thuds his right hand into Gavin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aldo Magetsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Magetsu connects with a looping right hand.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magetsu.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
Magetsu cracks a nice hook into Gavin's ribs.
Magetsu slips a straight right by Gavin.
Magetsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magetsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Magetsu misses with a hook
and Gavin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gavin is fighting to break Magetsu's control of his arms but Magetsu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Magetsu keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magetsu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magetsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magetsu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magetsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magetsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Magetsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin throws a hook but Magetsu blocks it.
Magetsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magetsu is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin throws a right and a left that Magetsu avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gavin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Gavin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel wants to slow Balkan down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkan tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Dragneel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dragneel defending well as Balkan loads up on a big left hand.
Balkan is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dragneel.
Balkan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balkan lands a jab.
Balkan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Balkan ducks right into an uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Balkan moves out of range easily.
Jami Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Balkan misses
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balkan.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balkan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Dragneel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
Balkan moves in looking to clinch but Dragneel pushes him off.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragneel.
Balkan misses with a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Balkan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balkan tries to avoid it.
Balkan throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkan.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Balkan gets a clinch.
Balkan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balkan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragneel has double underhooks.
Balkan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Balkan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Balkan tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balkan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Balkan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Dragneel catches Balkan right on the button with a cross.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balkan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Balkan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balkan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragneel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balkan's knee momentarily.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Dragneel misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Balkan off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkan.
Balkan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Good work by Dragneel as he checks the leg kick.
Balkan scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel jabs at Balkan's body.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Balkan. That one must have hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balkan!
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Balkan's ribs.
Dragneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balkan.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balkan counters with a nice body kick.
Balkan takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Balkan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balkan moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Balkan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balkan blocks a low kick nicely.
Balkan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Balkan as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
That's time! Balkan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balkan 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.
Balkan throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Balkan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkan takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balkan with a hook.
Balkan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
Balkan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragneel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balkan tries to work over Dragneel's front leg with a kick but Dragneel checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragneel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel throws a front kick that sends Balkan stumbling back into the cage.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balkan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Balkan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Balkan off balance momentarily.
Balkan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balkan 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.
A good leg kick by Balkan.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Balkan moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Balkan is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Balkan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragneel doesn't seem phased though.
Balkan misses with a straight left.
Balkan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balkan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Balkan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragneel moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Balkan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragneel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balkan walks into a jab.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
Balkan throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Balkan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balkan tries to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Balkan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Balkan swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkan.
Balkan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragneel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Balkan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Dragneel pushes Balkan away with a front kick.
Balkan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel scores with a spinning back kick!
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Balkan down.
Balkan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Dragneel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Balkan will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Balkan slips a jab from Dragneel.
Balkan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range and Balkan settles back down.
Dragneel throws out a leg kick but Balkan moves out of range and Dragneel only half commits.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkan throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Dragneel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balkan tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balkan. That did some damage!
Balkan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragneel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Balkan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel scores with a push kick.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkan misses the jab.
Dragneel lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with the left hand. Balkan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Balkan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel connects with a body shot.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Balkan drops his hands momentarily and Dragneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balkan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dragneel. Balkan shrugs it off though.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel tries to land a body kick
and Balkan counters with a low kick, right behind Dragneel 's knee.
Dragneel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
and Balkan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Donk. Dragneel catches Balkan right on the button with a cross.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Dragneel's leg but Dragneel calmly moves out of range.
Balkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Balkan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick.
Dragneel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Balkan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
Balkan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragneel throws a low kick but Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Balkan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel looks to land a combination but Balkan avoids it well.
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Balkan moved away.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Dragneel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
Balkan throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Dragneel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan 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.
Dragneel throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick from Balkan.
Balkan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Balkan saw that one coming.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balkan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Balkan.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Balkan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragneel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Balkan off balance momentarily.
Balkan tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Dragneel blocks the body kick.
Balkan feints and then cracks Dragneel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragneel down.
Balkan tries to work over Dragneel's front leg with a kick but Dragneel checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Balkan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balkan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range and Balkan settles back down.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Balkan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balkan tries to land a front kick but Dragneel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Balkan moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Balkan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Dragneel as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balkan. That did some damage!
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Dragneel walks into a straight right hand from Balkan.
Balkan lands a nice looking body kick.
Balkan blocks a jab.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Balkan moves his leg out of the way.
Balkan cracks Dragneel with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balkan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Balkan misses.
Dragneel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balkan checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Balkan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Balkan down.
Balkan throws a low kick but Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Balkan ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel cracks Balkan with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkan moves away.
Balkan with a hook.
Balkan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balkan scrambles back to his feet.
Balkan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Balkan's leg. Balkan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balkan throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balkan.
Balkan takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jami Balkan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan'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. And we move into the final round!
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Balkan.
Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Dragneel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balkan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Balkan.
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick from Dragneel.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Balkan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel walks into a straight right hand from Balkan.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balkan has time to react.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Balkan throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balkan.
Balkan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Dragneel
and Balkan counters with a solid body kick.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Dragneel throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balkan.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Dragneel sees coming a mile off.
Jami Balkan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balkan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick.
Balkan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balkan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Balkan is predictable there
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balkan!
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Balkan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dragneel 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.
Balkan digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Balkan throws out a leg kick but Dragneel moves out of range and Balkan only half commits.
Dragneel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balkan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Balkan's torso.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Balkan.
Dragneel tests Balkan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Balkan saw that one coming.
Balkan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel throws a solid leg kick but Balkan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragneel.
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragneel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Natsu Dragneel 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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