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ITFL Season 3 - Week 5/2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willum Gar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Artie DeVanzo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Artie DeVanzo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willum Gar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo closes the distance and clinches.
DeVanzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeVanzo lands a nice uppercut.
DeVanzo tries to throw a body punch but Gar avoids it by throwing DeVanzo back against the cage.
Gar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo has Gar pressed against the cage.
Gar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo prevents a body shot from Gar.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVanzo cracks Gar with a nice body shot.
DeVanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Gar blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo tries to throw a body punch but Gar avoids it by throwing DeVanzo back against the cage.
A short left from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeVanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gar's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gar lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.
DeVanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gar's elbow.
Gar lands an uppercut.
Gar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gar blocks a body shot from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo prevents a body shot from Gar.
DeVanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeVanzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gar is trying to maintain a safe position but DeVanzo gets an underhook and turns Gar into the cage.
DeVanzo lands a shoulder strike.
DeVanzo misses with some punches.
DeVanzo working Gar over with knees to the body.
DeVanzo is trying to trip Gar. He has hold of a leg but Gar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. DeVanzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gar working a defensive guard here.
DeVanzo is in close to Gar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Gar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo passes Gar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Gar is having none of it.
DeVanzo 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.
Gar manages to get to full guard.
DeVanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeVanzo postures up and lands a big shot to Gar's brow.
Gar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gar wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gar is on top in guard.
DeVanzo controls Gar momentarily but Gar frees himself.
DeVanzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DeVanzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gar passes into half guard.
DeVanzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeVanzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo wants to control the position but Gar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeVanzo wants to improve his position but Gar is controlling well.
DeVanzo is working hard here to advance position.
Gar seems to be working for a kimura but DeVanzo defends the submission attempt.
DeVanzo is not content to let Gar control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gar misses with a low kick.
DeVanzo shoots for a takedown but Gar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DeVanzo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick
and DeVanzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeVanzo blocks a head kick by Gar.
Gar tries to land a front kick but DeVanzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gar gets caught napping as DeVanzo dives in and scores a takedown. Gar manages to retain guard.
Gar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeVanzo has passed into half guard!
Gar manages to get to full guard.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Gar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gar is trying to keep DeVanzo in close.
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVanzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
DeVanzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gar wants to control but DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo wants to control but Gar is keeping him busy.
DeVanzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gar is looking to reverse the position.
Gar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gar pushes DeVanzo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeVanzo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gar prevents DeVanzo from improving position.
DeVanzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo working the head and body with strikes.
DeVanzo looking to control but instead Gar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
DeVanzo working the head and body with strikes.
DeVanzo lands a big elbow - Gar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for DeVanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronin Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp's entrance music is Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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171 lbs
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Stumpp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronin Mori!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mori scores with a shot to the body.
Stumpp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mori misses with a looping right.
Stumpp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stumpp 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.
Mori misses with a hook. Stumpp ducked under it nicely.
Mori moves out of range as Stumpp throws a body kick.
Stumpp lands a leg kick that knocks Mori off balance momentarily.
Stumpp walks into a jab.
Stumpp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mori.
Stumpp scores with a head kick. Mori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Mori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stumpp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mori misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Mori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stumpp shoots in looking for a takedown but Mori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stumpp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mori.
Stumpp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mori counters with an outside leg kick.
Stumpp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stumpp motions for Mori to come forward. Stumpp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp throws a push kick but Mori slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Mori lands.
Stumpp tries to land a leg kick but Mori saw it coming and moves away.
Mori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mori throws a body punch but Stumpp moves out of range.
Mori lands with a cross.
Mori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stumpp takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mori throws a hook to the side of Stumpp's head but Stumpp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori throws out a loose jab but Stumpp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stumpp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mori moves out of range of the body kick.
Stumpp walks into a left hand.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Mori finds it's target.
Mori throws a head kick that misses.
Stumpp misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp throws a big shot that misses.
Stumpp blocks the body kick.
Mori 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mori tries to work over Stumpp's front leg with a kick but Stumpp checks it.
Mori misses with a right hand
and Stumpp counters with a shoot takedown. Mori fights it but they end up in guard.
Stumpp trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom.
Stumpp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stumpp trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom.
Stumpp looking to sit in guard and control but Mori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stumpp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mori works over Stumpp with some ground and pound from guard.
Stumpp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mori is one step ahead there.
Mori stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Stumpp throws up his legs and catches Mori in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mori tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Stumpp! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Stumpp!
Peter Stumpp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha Male for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Ronin Mori had this to say: 'Youre a very good manager Scoob and i know that Castor dont mind losing to you. Have a nice evening Mr Cable Guy ... Cheers'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selestion Mudisbarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Selestion Mudisbarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pernell Whitaker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudisbarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitaker Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitaker Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mudisbarov.
Good exchange - Whitaker Jr coming out on top.
Mudisbarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitaker Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitaker Jr misses with an uppercut. Mudisbarov saw that one coming.
Mudisbarov connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Mudisbarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mudisbarov misses with a leg kick
and Whitaker Jr counters with a body kick that stops Mudisbarov in his tracks momentarily.
Mudisbarov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mudisbarov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mudisbarov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whitaker Jr is out of range and Mudisbarov settles back down.
A low kick from Mudisbarov is predictable there
and Whitaker Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Mudisbarov lands with a nice body punch.
Selestion Mudisbarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mudisbarov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mudisbarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitaker Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudisbarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Mudisbarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudisbarov tries to avoid it.
Mudisbarov lands a leg kick that knocks Whitaker Jr off balance momentarily.
Mudisbarov looks to land a right hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range.
Mudisbarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mudisbarov lands with a slapping head kick.
Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mudisbarov.
Good exchange - Mudisbarov coming out on top.
Mudisbarov cracks the inside of Whitaker Jr's front leg.
Mudisbarov lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
Mudisbarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mudisbarov is looking to score with low kicks.
Mudisbarov tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Mudisbarov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whitaker Jr. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov throws a right hand that Whitaker Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitaker Jr also avoids with ease.
Mudisbarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mudisbarov scores with a push kick.
Mudisbarov tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a leg kick but Mudisbarov saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mudisbarov throws a hook but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
Mudisbarov misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Mudisbarov. Those never looked like landing.
Mudisbarov lands with a cross.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker Jr has time to react.
Mudisbarov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mudisbarov.
Whitaker Jr lands with a straight right. Mudisbarov didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov throws a leg kick
and Whitaker Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mudisbarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitaker Jr somewhat.
Selestion Mudisbarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernell Whitaker Jr.
Mudisbarov lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
Whitaker Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mudisbarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mudisbarov scores with a jab to the head.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Mudisbarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mudisbarov tries to avoid it but Whitaker Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mudisbarov to the ground. Mudisbarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mudisbarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whitaker Jr in his tracks.
Mudisbarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Mudisbarov misses.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr defending well as Mudisbarov loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudisbarov checks a leg kick nicely.
Mudisbarov misses with a right hand
and Whitaker Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mudisbarov throws a right hand that Whitaker Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitaker Jr also avoids with ease.
Mudisbarov throws a low kick, looking for Whitaker Jr's leg but Whitaker Jr calmly moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr moves away from the strike by Mudisbarov.
Whitaker Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Selestion Mudisbarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mudisbarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov throws a hook but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selestion Mudisbarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Mudisbarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mudisbarov motions for Whitaker Jr to come forward. Mudisbarov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mudisbarov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Whitaker Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Mudisbarov throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker Jr's shoulder, as Whitaker Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Mudisbarov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mudisbarov misses with a head kick.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mudisbarov throws a right and a left that Whitaker Jr avoids nicely.
Mudisbarov works the jab nicely.
Mudisbarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mudisbarov's guard.
Whitaker Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Mudisbarov has wrist control.
Whitaker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitaker Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mudisbarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitaker Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mudisbarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Whitaker Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitaker Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudisbarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mudisbarov moves out of range as Whitaker Jr strikes.
Mudisbarov avoids the head kick by Whitaker Jr.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker Jr blocks the low kick.
Mudisbarov throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Selestion Mudisbarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Mudisbarov.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov misses with a head kick.
A big right from Mudisbarov misses.
Whitaker Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mudisbarov at a distance.
Mudisbarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mudisbarov tries to score with a leg 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!
Whitaker Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Mudisbarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whitaker Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mudisbarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mudisbarov throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker Jr's shoulder, as Whitaker Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Mudisbarov.
Whitaker Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Whitaker Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitaker Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mudisbarov throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mudisbarov as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Mudisbarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mudisbarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whitaker Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whitaker Jr lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mudisbarov wants to land a leg kick but Whitaker Jr is out of range.
Mudisbarov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr tries to move into range but Mudisbarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mudisbarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mudisbarov misses with a looping left.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mudisbarov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitaker Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Mudisbarov didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mudisbarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr stands and throws Mudisbarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell Whitaker Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Whitaker Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Mudisbarov.
Whitaker Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mudisbarov throws out the jab.
Mudisbarov blocks the body kick.
Mudisbarov throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Whitaker Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Mudisbarov misses the target.
Mudisbarov missing with a left hand there. Whitaker Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mudisbarov throws a lazy head kick
and Whitaker Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whitaker Jr.
Mudisbarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mudisbarov is trying to hold Whitaker Jr in close to prevent damage but Whitaker Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Whitaker Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Mudisbarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mudisbarov is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker Jr throwing shots but Mudisbarov is blocking nicely.
Mudisbarov is staying active underneath Whitaker Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitaker Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mudisbarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Whitaker Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mudisbarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Exiled Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr is trying to control. Mudisbarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mudisbarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mudisbarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Mudisbarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudisbarov tries to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mudisbarov misses the target.
Mudisbarov lands with a straight right. Whitaker Jr didn't see that one coming.
Mudisbarov swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mudisbarov misses with a right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Mudisbarov tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Mudisbarov misses with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Mudisbarov throws a low kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mudisbarov has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker Jr as he connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whitaker Jr!
Mudisbarov misses with a double jab
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mudisbarov won't be happy with that.
Mudisbarov is not content to let Whitaker Jr control the position.
Whitaker Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mudisbarov down.
Whitaker Jr working the head with strikes.
Mudisbarov is looking for a sweep.
Whitaker Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov is not content to let Whitaker Jr control the position.
Whitaker Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mudisbarov, who protects the arm well.
Whitaker Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pernell Whitaker Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitaker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
A victorious Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Bengazzoni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengazzoni tries to sprawl out of it but Lennox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengazzoni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bengazzoni connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.
Lennox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengazzoni.
Lennox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bengazzoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lennox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lennox.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bengazzoni is keeping the position for now.
Lennox throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox won't allow Bengazzoni to sweep him here.
Lennox tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengazzoni is retaining full guard.
Lennox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bengazzoni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bengazzoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox misses with a hook. Bengazzoni ducked under it nicely.
Lennox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lennox counters with a single leg into guard. Bengazzoni didn't expect that.
Lennox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bengazzoni is keeping the position for now.
Lennox trying to control but Bengazzoni is working from the bottom.
Lennox 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.
Lennox throws a strike but Bengazzoni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bengazzoni trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Lennox looking for a guillotine here but Bengazzoni defends easily.
Lennox looking to control.
Lennox looking for a guillotine here but Bengazzoni defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bengazzoni trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Bengazzoni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengazzoni has managed to get both his arms back between Lennox's legs - danger averted.
Bengazzoni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lennox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lennox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengazzoni defends it easily.
Bengazzoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lennox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Lennox's cut.
That's time! Lennox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lennox shoots in but Bengazzoni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lennox throws a front kick that sends Bengazzoni stumbling back into the cage.
Lennox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bengazzoni back to the cage. Lennox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lennox moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lennox.
Bengazzoni slips a jab from Lennox.
Lennox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bengazzoni can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Bengazzoni misses.
The fighters circling - Bengazzoni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lennox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lennox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bengazzoni's calf.
Bengazzoni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bengazzoni there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengazzoni throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lennox.
Lennox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bengazzoni throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Bengazzoni misses
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bengazzoni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lennox.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengazzoni is holding on to half guard well.
Bengazzoni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lennox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bengazzoni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lennox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bengazzoni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lennox.
Lennox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lennox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni is staying active underneath Lennox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lennox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lennox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bengazzoni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Bengazzoni.
Lennox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bengazzoni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennox lands a nice looking body shot.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lennox throws a hook to the side of Bengazzoni's head but Bengazzoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bengazzoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lennox on the side of the head.
Lennox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bengazzoni is able to avoid easily.
Bengazzoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lennox moves out of range of the body kick from Bengazzoni.
Lennox slips a jab from Bengazzoni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni throws a good cross that connects.
Lennox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengazzoni is just out of range.
Bengazzoni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lennoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bengazzoni scores with a one two! Lennox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lennox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bengazzoni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lennox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lennox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bengazzoni to score with a decent uppercut.
Bengazzoni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lennox thuds his right hand into Bengazzoni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lennox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bengazzoni defends well and Lennox ends up having to push Bengazzoni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lennox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lennox is trying to pull guard but Bengazzoni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lennox blocking some punches.
Bengazzoni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lennox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bengazzoni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bengazzoni clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Bengazzoni won't allow it.
Bengazzoni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bengazzoni working aggressively here.
Lennox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bengazzoni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bengazzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lennox scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lennox fails to land.
Bengazzoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengazzoni smiles and moves away.
Lennox moves out of range as Bengazzoni strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Lennox'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. This is the final round!
Lennox throws a chopping leg kick but Bengazzoni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lennox throws an overhand right that lands on Bengazzoni's shoulder, as Bengazzoni tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Lennox. Beautiful body shot.
Lennox walks into a jab.
No luck for Lennox with that takedown attempt.
Lennox misses with a wild body shot.
Bengazzoni throws a jab when Lennox was well out of range.
Lennox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bengazzoni dodges the punch combination from Lennox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lennox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
Bengazzoni misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni leaves Lennox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lennox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox tries to work over Bengazzoni's front leg with a kick but Bengazzoni checks it.
Bengazzoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lennox.
Bengazzoni 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.
Lennox defending well as Bengazzoni loads up on a big left hand.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lennox.
Nice defenses there by Lennox.
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Lennox blocks it.
Bengazzoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lennox is trying to pull guard but Bengazzoni has him pressed against the cage.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Bengazzoni holds him up against the cage and eventually Lennox drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lennox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox decides to pull guard.
Lennox is trying to keep Bengazzoni in close.
Lennox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lennox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lennox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bengazzoni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lennox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is looking for a triangle but Bengazzoni pushes his legs off easily.
Lennox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bengazzoni is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lennox.
Bengazzoni wants to control but Lennox is keeping him busy.
Bengazzoni taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lennox tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Bengazzoni trying to control the action but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Lennox can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ray Lennox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Bengazzoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bengazzoni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Bengazzoni!
After winning the bout, Benjamin Bengazzoni 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski has chosen Accept - Head Over Heels as his entrance music. Jacob Holm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Koski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koski.
Koski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jacob Holm has been cut.
Koski's corner calls for a 1-2. Koski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Koski misses.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Holm's head coaches at Socrates' House of Questions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koski checks a leg kick.
Koski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holm lands with a cross.
Holm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Holm.
A big right from Koski misses.
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holm. That did some damage!
Koski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koski is out of range.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Holm is just out of range.
Koski ducks right into an uppercut from Holm.
Holm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Holm misses with a low kick.
Holm 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.
Holm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacob Holm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holm tried to score with a low kick but Koski checks it.
Koski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
Koski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holm's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Holm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koski being controlled here momentarily.
Koski chips away with some ground and pound.
Koski is looking to work some ground and pound but Holm has wrist control.
Holm has his hands on Koski's head, controlling the position.
Holm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski wants to improve his position but Holm is controlling well.
Holm wants to take a breather but Koski is having none of it.
Koski is trying to maintain the position but Holm is very close to passing his half guard.
Koski wants to get back to full guard.
Holm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holm is aware though and is defending well.
Holm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holm has managed to get both his arms back between Koski's legs - danger averted.
Holm preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holm thows a leg kick but Koski checks it
and Koski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koski throwing shots but Holm is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Holm lands an overhand right.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Koski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski connects with a high kick.
Holm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski blocks a low kick nicely.
Koski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski lands with a nice body kick.
Holm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koski. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Koski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm gets caught flat footed, as Koski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Koski from controlling successfully.
Koski passes Holm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koski is looking to advance position but Holm won't allow it.
Koski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koski looks to land a strike but Holm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Koski looking to pass the guard.
Koski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holm is keeping the position for now.
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Holm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juan Koski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koski blocks the body kick.
Koski moves away from the strike by Holm.
Holm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koski. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holm throws a hook to the side of Koski's head but Koski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koski tries to clinch up but Holm circles away and keeps his distance.
Koski misses with a leg kick.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koski lands with a good body shot.
Holm throws a body shot but no joy.
Koski avoids a kick to the body.
Holm throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
Holm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski slips under a jab.
Koski cracks the inside of Holm's front leg.
Jacob Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Holm coming out on top.
Holm checks a low kick from Koski.
Koski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koski scoring well with a low kick there.
Koski feints and then cracks Holm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holm down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Holm avoids it.
Holm slips under a jab from Koski.
Koski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holm in his tracks.
Holm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski with a hook.
Holm is rocked!
Koski digs a good hook to Holm's body.
Oh Holm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koski cracks Holm with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Holm tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Koski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Holm is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Koski!
Juan Koski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Conte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under. Dylan McKay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giorgio Conte's chin.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Conte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conte fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from McKay finds it's way through Conte's defenses.
Conte throws a body kick that misses.
McKay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conte sizes up McKay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McKay is rocked!
It looks like Dylan McKay has been cut.
Conte misses with a body kick.
Oh McKay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McKay connects with a jab.
McKay seems to have got his legs back now.
McKay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conte is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Conte drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McKay swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Conte's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan McKay!
Dylan McKay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami has chosen The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim as his entrance music. Omar Boulami has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arthur Bishop's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boulami looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bishop remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bishop is chipping away with strikes.
Boulami is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bishop connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Bishop wants to take a breather but Boulami manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami has his foot on Bishop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishop works his way back into a safe position though.
Boulami 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.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Boulami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has his hands on Boulami's head, controlling the position.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Boulami is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boulami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boulami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishop controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulami's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boulami is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulami's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boulami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop 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.
Boulami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boulami throws a big right hand that misses.
Boulami lands a couple of elbows.
Boulami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulami makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bishop has his foot on Boulami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boulami works his way back into a safe position though.
Boulami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Boulami.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Boulami blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Boulami throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boulami connects with a single shot there.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Boulami circles away.
Boulami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Boulami throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Boulami.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Boulami cracks Bishop with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Bishop misses
so Boulami counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
Boulami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop managing to control the position.
Bishop is trying to control the position but Boulami postures up.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boulami controls the pace.
Boulami chips away with some ground and pound.
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boulami defends well.
Boulami stays in close to Bishop's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boulami is fighting to break Bishop's control of his arms but Bishop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boulami cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Boulami pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop looking to control.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boulami throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bishop thumps Boulami with a low kick.
Boulami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets caught flat footed, as Boulami shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boulami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boulami pushing down on Bishop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boulami is nestled in close to Bishop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Boulami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boulami working Bishop over with strikes.
Boulami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulami is working away from the top position though.
Boulami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bishop preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boulami winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami controlling the pace.
Boulami misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boulami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Boulami tries to pass.
Bishop looking to control.
Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulami defends it easily.
Boulami postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boulami cracks the inside of Bishop's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Boulami shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boulami keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulami.
Boulami lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a push kick but Boulami slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulami is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boulami takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Boulami misses
and Bishop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulami's elbow.
Bishop trying to stall but Boulami improves his position.
Boulami blocking some punches.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Boulami blocking some punches.
Boulami tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it.
Arthur Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Boulami.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boulami pulls guard successfully.
Boulami is trying to keep Bishop in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Boulami's legs - danger averted.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boulami is keeping the position for now.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop trying to move into half guard but instead Boulami has managed to sweep!
Bishop is trying to control the position but Boulami postures up.
Boulami trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Boulami throws a big elbow that misses.
Boulami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boulami with a nice head shot there.
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boulami defends well.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Boulami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boulami working away.
Boulami cracks Bishop with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is not content to let Boulami control the position.
Bishop tries to bench press Boulami off him but Boulami keeps the position.
Boulami trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boulami is looking to improve his position.
Boulami trying to control but Bishop postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulami wants to get back to full guard.
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 Arthur Bishop.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get Away. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
Koch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparaitis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasparaitis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koch throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis checks it.
Koch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Koch is just out of range.
Kasparaitis pushes Koch away with a front kick.
Kasparaitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kasparaitis won't allow Koch to sweep him here.
Kasparaitis advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koch!
Kasparaitis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Koch is having none of it.
Kasparaitis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasparaitis avoids the attempt from Koch to control.
Koch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kasparaitis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kasparaitis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kasparaitis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kasparaitis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch can't escape the position.
Koch is squirming around, avoiding Kasparaitis's attempts to control the action.
Kasparaitis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch regains half guard.
Kasparaitis prevents Koch from improving his position.
Kasparaitis is trying to control. Koch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kasparaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Koch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis with a nice head shot there.
Kasparaitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koch looking for a sweep. Not yet Koch, not yet.
Kasparaitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Koch is retaining full guard.
Kasparaitis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koch tries to roll over but Kasparaitis keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
That's time! Kasparaitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasparaitis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koch's calf.
Koch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Koch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasparaitis.
Koch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koch checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Koch.
Koch throws a lazy right hand but Kasparaitis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasparaitis lands a nice looking body kick.
Kasparaitis clobbers Koch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasparaitis.
Koch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick that knocks Koch off balance momentarily.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Koch is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot
and Koch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis tests Koch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasparaitis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koch throws out the jab.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
Koch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasparaitis looks for the body kick but Koch saw that one coming.
Kasparaitis moves away from the strike by Koch.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasparaitis.
Koch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch avoids a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasparaitis, right into the meat.
Kasparaitis tests Koch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis throws a wild body kick that Koch sees coming a mile off.
Kasparaitis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koch's guard.
Koch trying to keep a closed guard but Kasparaitis is proving a slippery customer.
Koch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kasparaitis passes Koch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kasparaitis is working for a kimura but Koch is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch is pressing down on Kasparaitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kasparaitis advances to half guard.
Kasparaitis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kasparaitis prevents Koch from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasparaitis works his way into side control.
Kasparaitis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koch is looking for a sweep.
Kasparaitis working the ground and pound but Koch is defending the strikes.
Kasparaitis moves into full mount!
Kasparaitis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Kasparaitis controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Koch.
Koch misses the shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koch enables Kasparaitis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the guard.
Koch is looking for a triangle but Kasparaitis pushes his legs off easily.
Kasparaitis is looking to work some ground and pound but Koch has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch is trying to keep Kasparaitis in close.
Kasparaitis distracts Koch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kasparaitis 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the guard.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasparaitis has managed to get both his arms back between Koch's legs - danger averted.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Koch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the guard.
Koch trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lazy body kick from Kasparaitis
and Koch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koch tries to sprawl but Kasparaitis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kasparaitis trying to control from Koch's half guard. Koch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kasparaitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koch can do to turn this around?
Koch wants to control the position but Kasparaitis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kasparaitis trying to control the action but Koch is working from the bottom.
Kasparaitis trying to mount his opponent but Koch defends it.
Kasparaitis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koch!
Koch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kasparaitis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kasparaitis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Koch can't escape the position.
Koch tries to hold on but Kasparaitis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis working Koch over with strikes here.
Koch is working to get back to half guard.
Kasparaitis wants to control but instead Koch manages to regain half guard.
Koch is doing well to control the position and prevent Kasparaitis from advancing to side control.
Kasparaitis is working for a kimura but Koch is defending it quite comfortably.
Koch wants to improve his position but Kasparaitis is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Kasparaitis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasparaitis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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