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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich Von Lieztenzein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirik Rivfader is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Lieztenzein. Beautiful body shot.
Rivfader walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lieztenzein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lieztenzein thows a leg kick but Rivfader checks it
and Rivfader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivfader tries to clinch up but Lieztenzein circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivfader checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivfader throws a big counter combination but Lieztenzein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lieztenzein has closed the distance and engaged Rivfader in a clinch.
Rivfader goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lieztenzein prevents it.
Lieztenzein lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivfader backwards.
Lieztenzein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivfader tries to circle away but Lieztenzein has him pinned against the cage.
Lieztenzein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivfader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivfader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lieztenzein lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivfader backwards.
Lieztenzein misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Lieztenzein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivfader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lieztenzein after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eirik Rivfader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivfader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivfader slips under a jab.
Rivfader goes for a double leg but Lieztenzein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lieztenzein continues to drive forward.
Lieztenzein lands a nice shot to the body.
Lieztenzein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lieztenzein can't find room to land a body shot as Rivfader controls the action.
Rivfader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Lieztenzein.
A head punch on the inside from Lieztenzein fails to land.
Rivfader wants to take the fight to the mat but Lieztenzein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivfader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivfader.
Rivfader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lieztenzein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lieztenzein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lieztenzein.
Rivfader has Lieztenzein pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rivfader pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lieztenzein tumbling to the mat - Rivfader dives into Lieztenzein's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieztenzein looking to control.
Lieztenzein has a closed guard, preventing Rivfader from standing up.
Rivfader gets to his feet. Lieztenzein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rivfader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lieztenzein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivfader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lieztenzein digs a good body shot into Rivfader's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein stuffs the takedown.
Lieztenzein throws a leg kick but Rivfader moved away.
Rivfader defending well as Lieztenzein loads up on a big left hand.
Lieztenzein throws an overhand right that lands on Rivfader's shoulder, as Rivfader tries to avoid the shot.
Lieztenzein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivfader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieztenzein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivfader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lieztenzein, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivfader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lieztenzein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivfader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivfader misses with a takedown attempt - Lieztenzein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rivfader stuffs the takedown.
Rivfader looks for the body kick but Lieztenzein saw that one coming.
Ulrich Von Lieztenzein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivfader.
Rivfader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivfader tries for a takedown but Lieztenzein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lieztenzein connects with a crisp jab.
Rivfader misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivfader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lieztenzein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivfader.
Rivfader wants to clinch up but Lieztenzein keeps it at a distance.
Lieztenzein lands with a hook. Rivfader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivfader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Rivfader 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lieztenzein closes the distance and clinches up with Rivfader, looking for a takedown. Lieztenzein pushes Rivfader against the cage but Rivfader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivfader seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrich Von Lieztenzein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivfader blocks the body kick.
Lieztenzein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lieztenzein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivfader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lieztenzein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lieztenzein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivfader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lieztenzein avoids it really well and circles away.
Lieztenzein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ulrich Von Lieztenzein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lieztenzein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivfader defends well and Lieztenzein ends up having to push Rivfader into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lieztenzein connects with a body shot.
Lieztenzein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rivfader counters with a nice body kick.
Rivfader keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivfader moves away.
Rivfader shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivfader throws a head kick but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Rivfader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivfader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivfader controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lieztenzein struggling a bit here.
Rivfader trying to control the position but Lieztenzein is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein is trying to get back to half guard.
Rivfader controls the position from side control.
Lieztenzein is trying to get back to his feet.
Rivfader controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivfader is looking to take a break and control but Lieztenzein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lieztenzein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader wants to control but Lieztenzein is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lieztenzein takes a swing at Rivfader's ribcage but misses.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown but Lieztenzein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivfader sets himself, and Lieztenzein steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivfader avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eirik Rivfader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivfader clinches up against the cage.
Rivfader tries to break the clinch but Lieztenzein is controlling the position.
Rivfader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lieztenzein after a bit of a struggle.
Lieztenzein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lieztenzein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lieztenzein throws a leg kick but Rivfader checks it.
Rivfader drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lieztenzein sprawls and moves away.
Lieztenzein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivfader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lieztenzein throws a body punch but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein misses with a low kick.
Rivfader ducks under a wild hook from Lieztenzein.
Lieztenzein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivfader has time to react.
Lieztenzein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivfader is out of range.
Lieztenzein scores with a spinning back kick!
Rivfader checks a leg kick.
Rivfader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivfader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lieztenzein with a jab.
Rivfader tries to close the distance and clinch but Lieztenzein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivfader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lieztenzein.
Rivfader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lieztenzein wants to control but Rivfader passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrich Von Lieztenzein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rivfader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivfader digs a good body shot into Lieztenzein's ribs.
Lieztenzein tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivfader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lieztenzein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lieztenzein looks to throw the jab but Rivfader is out of range.
Lieztenzein looks to land a combination but Rivfader avoids it well.
Lieztenzein tries to sprawl but Rivfader drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lieztenzein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivfader passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lieztenzein!
Lieztenzein tries to lock up and control but Rivfader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lieztenzein is looking to improve his position but Rivfader isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lieztenzein's face.
Lieztenzein wants to control but Rivfader is having none of it.
Rivfader unloading with bombs!
Lieztenzein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivfader is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lieztenzein is looking to improve his position but Rivfader isn't that keen on the idea.
Rivfader tries to control but Lieztenzein wriggling away.
Eirik Rivfader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lieztenzein keeps trying to improve his position.
Rivfader looking to finish Lieztenzein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lieztenzein!
Lieztenzein tries to lock up and control but Rivfader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lieztenzein in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lieztenzein is rocked!
It looks like Ulrich Von Lieztenzein has been cut.
Rivfader postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lieztenzein out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Rivfader goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eirik Rivfader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gar Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Life Goes On. Gar Logan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Gar Logan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Fabio Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Logan takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan drops Jones with a big left hand! Jones is injured, injured bad! Logan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gar Logan!
Gar Logan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Royal Clothing Company (Laundry Available) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. OReiley has chosen Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OReiley.
OReiley dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dunn throws a counter high kick but OReiley was just alert enough to avoid it.
OReiley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunn defends it nicely.
Dunn appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Dunn misses.
OReiley unleashes a big counter combination but Dunn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mark Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OReiley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunn throws a head kick but OReiley moves out of range.
Dunn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OReiley's guard.
Dunn trying to stand up but can't free himself from OReiley's guard.
OReiley lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunn lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn works over OReiley with some ground and pound from guard.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn stands up over OReiley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OReiley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
OReiley working a defensive guard here.
Dunn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but OReiley is retaining full guard.
Dunn 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.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OReiley has momentary wrist control but Dunn slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunn is in close to OReiley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn chips away with some ground and pound.
OReiley keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn trying to control but OReiley is working from the bottom.
OReiley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OReiley is looking to stand up but Dunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Dunn has gone for a leg lock! OReiley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dunn's guard.
Dunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunn is controlling OReiley's posture.
Dunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OReiley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to keep OReiley in close.
OReiley content to stall in guard here.
Dunn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OReiley trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OReiley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunn managing to control the position.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
Dunn is pulling down on OReiley's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OReiley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phrisbee OReiley.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dunn pushes off an throws an elbow but OReiley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OReiley blocks an elbow strike.
Dunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OReiley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OReiley wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OReiley can't get the takedown.
OReiley wants a takedown.
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dunn misses with a head kick.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot.
OReiley throws a counter combo.
Dunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dunn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
OReiley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than OReiley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dunn is trying to control OReiley's posture but OReiley avoids it.
OReiley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunn is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReiley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
OReiley is looking to take a break and control but Dunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dunn is pushing OReiley's head away, looking to escape. OReiley manages to hold on to the position though.
Dunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dunn manages to get to full guard.
OReiley throwing strikes but missing.
OReiley stopping the sweep attempt from Dunn.
That's two 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.
OReiley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dunn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dunn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dunn!
Dunn is trying to get an arm triangle but OReiley is defending well.
OReiley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dunn working OReiley over with strikes.
Dunn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunn stands up and beckons OReiley to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick
enabling OReiley to counter with a crisp jab.
OReiley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunn trying to control but OReiley is working from the bottom.
Dunn throws an elbow that misses. OReiley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunn's guard. Nice move by OReiley!
Dunn has control of OReiley's left arm, preventing OReiley from doing any damage.
OReiley passes Dunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OReiley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OReiley is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dunn wants to control but OReiley is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley 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.
Dunn won't allow OReiley to pass to mount.
Dunn is trying to stand back up but OReiley is controlling him
OReiley is looking for a kimura here.
Dunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OReiley won't allow Dunn to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Dunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OReiley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dunn moves into full mount! OReiley won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Dunn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dunn lands a couple of good shots and OReiley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
OReiley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dunn.
Dunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OReiley can do to turn this around?
OReiley is really stuck here.
Dunn scores with punches from the back.
OReiley is rocked!
Mark Dunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn has both hooks in and is working for a choke. OReiley is in real trouble here. Dunn gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, OReiley is tapping out! Dunn wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Dunn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Dunn waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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35
142 lbs
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32
141 lbs
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World class 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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonnie Boardwalk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber darts in and clinches Boardwalk up against the cage.
Bomber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boardwalk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bomber breaks from the clinch.
Bomber forces Boardwalk back against the cage and clinches.
Bomber misses with a body punch.
Bomber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bomber.
Bomber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boardwalk checks a leg kick.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Boardwalk checks it.
Boardwalk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomber is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bomber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boardwalk's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomber can pounce on him.
Boardwalk throws a jab when Bomber was well out of range.
Bomber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boardwalk under the eye.
Boardwalk looks to land a left hand but Bomber moved out of range nicely.
Bomber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bomber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomber. That's going to slow Boardwalk down.
Bomber tries to clinch up.
Boardwalk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bomber defends it well.
Bomber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTI in the buildup to the fight.
Bomber checks a low kick from Boardwalk.
Bomber slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bomber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bomber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boardwalk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bomber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boardwalk.
Bomber throws a chopping leg kick but Boardwalk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bomber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk ducks under a wild hook from Bomber.
Bomber is looking to chop away at Boardwalk's legs.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Boardwalk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bomber throws a low kick but Boardwalk moves out of range easily.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomber pushes Boardwalk away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boardwalk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bomber is looking to chop away at Boardwalk's legs.
Boardwalk misses with a two punch combination.
Bomber is looking to slow Boardwalk down with leg kicks.
Bomber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boardwalk misses with a jab to the body
and Bomber finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bomber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber throws a jab when Boardwalk was well out of range.
Boardwalk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boardwalk throws a hook but Bomber blocks it.
Bomber throws a leg kick which misses Boardwalk's front leg but catches the back leg as Boardwalk tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Bomber blocks the low kick.
Bomber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boardwalk misses with an uppercut
and Bomber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Boardwalk misses its intended target.
Bomber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boardwalk 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.
Boardwalk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billy Bomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Bomber tenderised Boardwalk's leg. Boardwalk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boardwalk with a nice cross.
Bomber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boardwalk feints the counter takedown.
Bomber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bomber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boardwalk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Bomber misses its intended target.
Boardwalk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bomber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Boardwalk blocks the leg kick.
Boardwalk with the counter takedown but Bomber avoids it easily.
Bomber scores with a nice strike.
Bomber is looking to slow Boardwalk down with leg kicks.
Boardwalk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bomber is able to avoid easily.
Bomber is looking to score with low kicks.
Bomber throws a solid leg kick but Boardwalk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bomber.
Bomber throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bomber misses its intended target.
Bomber slips a jab and a cross from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bomber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boardwalk's sensitive parts.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Bomber moves out of range.
Bomber throws a jab when Boardwalk was well out of range.
Boardwalk misses the shot to the body.
Bomber throwing a counter right hand but Boardwalk manages to avoid it.
Boardwalk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomber has Boardwalk up against the cage in a clinch.
Boardwalk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boardwalk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bomber tries to score with a low kick but Boardwalk moves his leg out of the way.
Boardwalk with the counter takedown but Bomber avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boardwalk throws a body punch but Bomber moves out of range.
Boardwalk misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Boardwalk. Those never looked like landing.
Boardwalk misses with a looping left.
Bomber closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boardwalk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bomber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boardwalk can do to turn this around?
Boardwalk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomber lands a nice looking body shot.
Boardwalk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bomber.
Boardwalk throws a series of punches but Bomber moves out of range.
Bomber avoids the body shot from Boardwalk.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Boardwalk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bomber motions for Boardwalk to come forward. Bomber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boardwalk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bomber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomber. That's going to slow Boardwalk down.
Good leg kick by Bomber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber is looking to slow Boardwalk down with leg kicks.
Boardwalk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomber at a distance.
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!
Boardwalk checks a leg kick.
Bomber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boardwalk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bomber rather than just go for the knockout.
Boardwalk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Boardwalk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boardwalk throws a low kick but Bomber avoids it.
Boardwalk lands a jab to Bomber's midsection.
Bomber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Billy Bomber is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boardwalk is out of range and Bomber settles back down.
Bomber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boardwalk.
Boardwalk wants to land a leg kick but Bomber is out of range.
Boardwalk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boardwalk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Boardwalk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bomber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot.
Boardwalk misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boardwalk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boardwalk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boardwalk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bomber 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.
Bomber has Boardwalk up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomber breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Bomber there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boardwalk throws out a loose jab but Bomber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boardwalk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boardwalk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Bomber finds it's way through Boardwalk's defenses.
Bomber lands with a nice body punch.
Bomber wants to land a leg kick but Boardwalk is out of range.
Bomber feints and then cracks Boardwalk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boardwalk down.
Boardwalk looks to land a combination but Bomber avoids it well.
Bomber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomber throws a low kick but Boardwalk moves out of range easily.
Bomber thuds a left hand into Boardwalk's body.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomber is just out of range.
Bomber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boardwalk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bomber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boardwalk misses with an uppercut.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boardwalk moves out of range as Bomber strikes.
Boardwalk feints the counter takedown.
Boardwalk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boardwalk checks a leg kick.
Boardwalk throws a body shot but no joy.
Bomber tried to counter with a leg kick but Boardwalk avoided it.
Boardwalk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boardwalk swings for the body but Bomber moves out of range.
Boardwalk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boardwalk looks to land a left hand but Bomber moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bomber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bomber.
Boardwalk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boardwalk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bomber defends it well.
Bomber darts in and clinches Boardwalk up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boardwalk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bomber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boardwalk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boardwalk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomber.
Boardwalk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boardwalk throws a leg kick but Bomber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boardwalk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bomber backs up against the cage.
Bomber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bomber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boardwalk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomber, right into the meat.
Bomber misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bomber scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber tries to work over Boardwalk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bomber misses with some punches.
Bomber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bomber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bomber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bomber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bomber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boardwalk is able to avoid easily.
Boardwalk throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomber.
Bomber misses with a leg kick
and Boardwalk counters with a takedown into side control.
Bomber is trying to improve his position.
Boardwalk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boardwalk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boardwalk trying to control the action but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber tries to improve position but can't.
Bomber is not content to let Boardwalk control the position.
Bomber managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boardwalk.
Bomber is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bomber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boardwalk's best efforts.
Boardwalk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bomber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Bomber wants to control but Boardwalk is keeping busy.
Boardwalk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boardwalk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bomber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boardwalk postures up.
Bomber looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomber, not yet.
Bomber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boardwalk is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bomber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boardwalk.
Bomber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boardwalk momentarily.
Bomber misses with a low kick.
Boardwalk lands a jab to Bomber's midsection.
Boardwalk moves out of range as Bomber throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bomber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bomber, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bomber!
Post fight, Billy Bomber took to the microphone: 'To all the ladies in the room...... I'll fucking throat fuck you '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCaw comes to the cage accompanied by Seeing Things. Tomi Koski 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Koski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from McCaw misses the target.
McCaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
Koski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from McCaw misses the target.
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCaw.
Koski misses with a hook. McCaw ducked under it nicely.
McCaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Koski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that McCaw has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koski wants to slow McCaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Koski throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCaw wants to sweep but no luck.
McCaw is working hard here to advance position.
McCaw trying to keep a closed guard but Koski is proving a slippery customer.
McCaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koski looking to pass the guard.
Koski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCaw keeping moving, preventing Koski from controlling successfully.
McCaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koski is now in half guard.
McCaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koski controls the pace.
McCaw has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koski 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 McCaw.
McCaw is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw manages to get back to half guard.
McCaw is looking for a sweep. Koski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCaw is looking to get back to full guard here but Koski has managed to pass to side control instead.
McCaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koski tries for a kimura but McCaw is defending well.
Koski is looking to take a break and control but McCaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCaw's legs.
McCaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koski is trying to control the action in half guard but McCaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski wants to control from the top but McCaw keeps moving.
McCaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie McCaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
McCaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCaw manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Koski.
Koski moves out of range as McCaw strikes.
Richie McCaw is winning the standup battle so far.
McCaw misses with a hook.
McCaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?
McCaw looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Koski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
McCaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koski throws out a counter right but McCaw avoids it with no problem.
McCaw looking to score a takedown here. Koski is defending well but McCaw drives through and ends up in Koski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaw throws a big elbow that misses.
McCaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw with a nice head shot there.
McCaw connects with a couple of short punches.
McCaw throws an elbow that misses. Koski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCaw's guard. Nice move by Koski!
Koski trying to control but McCaw is working from the bottom.
Koski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski tries to free his leg and advance position but McCaw is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McCaw has locked up a guillotine! McCaw's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Koski is holding on here and McCaw must be using up a lot of energy. Koski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McCaw gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richie McCaw!
Richie McCaw took some time post fight to say the following; 'Puff Puff Pass that ranking Douglas, The Grimm Reefer is coming!! Thank you Pirates Powder, Mr.Boston and all the fans around the world.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 17 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy McCall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hossein.
McCall misses with an uppercut. Hossein saw that one coming.
Hossein misses with a wild combination.
Hossein lands with a straight right. McCall didn't see that one coming.
McCall moves out of range as Hossein throws a body kick.
We've been informed that McCall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hossein moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
McCall takes one to the side of the head.
Hossein thumps McCall with a low kick.
Hossein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
McCall avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCall lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hossein.
That kick from McCall tenderised Hossein's leg. Hossein is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCall is rocked!
McCall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hossein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hossein backing away here, and McCall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hossein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall lands with a right hand.
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
A low kick from McCall misses
and Hossein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hossein connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCall. McCall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCall is still on wobbly legs! Can Hossein finish him?
Hossein jabs McCall right on the nose. McCall blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein cracks McCall on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McCall falls backwards against the cage. Hossein follows up with more strikes that drop McCall to his knees. Hossein keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McCall! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sadiq Hossein!
Our winner, Sadiq Hossein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tommy McCall was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe we are getting to that point in the career where you need to think seriously about the next step.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Frank Klepacki - March to doom as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Urskilz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urskilz.
Moore 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.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urskilz connects with a crisp jab.
Urskilz misses with a low kick.
Urskilz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urskilz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Urskilz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Urskilz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urskilz counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Urskilz.
A slow jab from Urskilz misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Moore.
Moore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urskilz's head.
Moore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urskilz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moore scrambles back to his feet.
Urskilz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urskilz misses with a right hand
and Urskilz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore gets a takedown into half guard.
Urskilz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore with the ground and pound but Urskilz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore trying to control but Urskilz is working from the bottom.
Moore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Urskilz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moore pushes down on Urskilz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Urskilz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Urskilz is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Urskilz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Urskilz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Urskilz's head.
Moore is controlling the pace.
Urskilz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moore.
Urskilz trying to control here.
Moore prevents Urskilz from improving his position.
Moore is stalling here. Urskilz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Urskilz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking for a sweep but Urskilz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Urskilz controlling from the full mount.
Urskilz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Urskilz trying to control but Moore is having none of it.
Urskilz lands a big shot there that rocks Moore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilafat Urskilz dominated that round.
That's time! Urskilz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Urskilz's corner calls for a 1-2. Urskilz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Urskilz as Moore shoots in.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urskilz manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Urskilz off balance momentarily.
Urskilz wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Urskilz's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Urskilz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moore avoids the head kick by Urskilz.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Bobby Moore has been cut.
Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urskilz on the side of the head.
Moore thuds a left hand into Urskilz's body.
Urskilz lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urskilz throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urskilz circles away.
Urskilz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ilafat Urskilz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urskilz is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Urskilz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
Urskilz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urskilz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Urskilz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urskilz.
Jab, jab by Urskilz - just one landing.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urskilz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urskilz misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Urskilz is predictable there
and Moore counters with a low kick, right behind Urskilz 's knee.
Moore punishes Urskilz's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Urskilz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urskilz throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urskilz is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Ilafat Urskilz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Ilafat Urskilz is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Moore misses.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Urskilz sprawls well.
Urskilz tries to counter by clinching up but Moore breaks away and moves out of range.
Urskilz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urskilz throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Urskilz throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Nice body punch from Urskilz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Urskilz avoids the body shot from Moore.
Urskilz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Urskilz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urskilz throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Urskilz.
Urskilz is looking to land body kicks.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Urskilz.
Good work by Urskilz as he checks the leg kick.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Urskilz throws a head kick that misses.
Moore with the counter takedown but Urskilz avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore cracks Urskilz with an open hand slap.
Moore lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Urskilz. Beautiful body shot.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Urskilz throws a head kick that misses.
Moore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urskilz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore 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 Urskilz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urskilz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urskilz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urskilz.
Urskilz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilafat Urskilz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Moore'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. This is the final round!
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urskilz moves away.
Moore tries for a takedown but Urskilz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moore checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urskilz. That's going to slow Moore down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urskilz misses with a low kick.
Urskilz throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urskilz was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urskilz throws a front kick aimed at Moore's knee but Moore avoids it well.
Moore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urskilz is trying to defend but Moore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urskilz tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is controlling the pace.
Moore is thwarting Urskilz's attempts to control the position.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urskilz defending well though.
Moore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Urskilz's head.
Bobby Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Urskilz is not content to let Moore control the position.
Urskilz wants to control but Moore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Urskilz manages to get to full guard.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Urskilz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Urskilz is keeping the position.
Bobby Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Urskilz sprawls well.
Urskilz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urskilz throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Urskilz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Urskilz as he avoids it easily.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Moore.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urskilz's waist but Urskilz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Urskilz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Urskilz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urskilz slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urskilz can pounce on him.
Urskilz stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urskilz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urskilz misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Moore misses.
Urskilz is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urskilz.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urskilz was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urskilz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urskilz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilafat Urskilz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urskilz, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilafat Urskilz!
After winning the bout, Ilafat Urskilz 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 Bruce Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
24 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bruce Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran tries to clinch but Do moves out of range.
Do has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Progym, LOP in the buildup to the fight.
Do throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Al Zahran motions for Do to come forward. Al Zahran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Do avoids the body shot from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran takes one on the button.
Al Zahran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Zahran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Do at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Do throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Zahran swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Al Zahran cracks the inside of Do's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Al Zahran.
Do slips under a jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick which misses Do's front leg but catches the back leg as Do tries to avoid it.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zahran trying to pass the guard but Do defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Zahran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Zahran wants to control but Do is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do is trying to control but can't.
Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Do is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Zahran controlling the action here.
Do won't allow Al Zahran to pass to mount.
Al Zahran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Do looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Zahran slips a straight right by Do.
Al Zahran lands with a nice body punch.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran checks a leg kick.
Do throws a solid leg kick but Al Zahran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Do.
Do throws a jab when Al Zahran was well out of range.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Zahran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do throwing a counter right hand but Al Zahran manages to avoid it.
Al Zahran misses with an uppercut.
Al Zahran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Do stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Do gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Zahran.
Do throws a jab when Al Zahran was well out of range.
Al Zahran misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
Do throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Zahran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Zahran 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.
Do scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Do misses with a two punch combination.
Al Zahran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Do.
Al Zahran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Do misses.
Al Zahran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Al Zahran breaks away and moves out of range.
Al Zahran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Do rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Do misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Do crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Zahran - the referee stops the clock and Do gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Zahran. Do manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Zahran swats away the attempt to clinch by Do.
Al Zahran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Do was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Zahran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Zahran with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Do lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Zahran off the cage and back into range.
Do throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Al Zahran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do with a hook.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Al Zahran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Zahran shoots for a takedown but Do saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Zahran just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Zahran swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Al Zahran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Zahran throws out a loose jab but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Zahran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran misses with a hook to the body
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Do throws the kick towards the body but Al Zahran avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Al Zahran.
Do with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Zahran to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Do misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran stalks Do and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Do's face. Do staggers backwards, shaken.
Do just misses with a punch to the body.
Do throws a shot from downtown. Al Zahran moves away and avoids it.
Do tries to work over Al Zahran's front leg with a kick but Al Zahran checks it.
Nice defenses there by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran thumps Do with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Do blocks the leg kick.
Do throws a hook but Al Zahran avoids it easily.
Al Zahran gets a double leg takedown into Do's guard.
Al Zahran forces his way into half guard.
Al Zahran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Zahran wants to pass to mount but Do is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Zahran trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Al Zahran wants to stand but Do is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Zahran throws an elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Zahran's guard. Nice move by Do!
Al Zahran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Do is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Zahran working for a triangle but Do defends it easily.
Al Zahran trying to control the position.
Do chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Zahran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Zahran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.
Al Zahran kicks Do off and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Do. Those never looked like landing.
Al Zahran keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do misses with an uppercut.
Al Zahran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Zahran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Do on the side of the head.
Do throws a body kick that misses.
Do misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Do tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Do as he jumps to the side.
Do is looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Zahran scores with a jab to the body.
Do throws a hook but Al Zahran avoids it easily.
Do feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Zahran's calf.
Do scores with a kick to the midsection.
Do feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Zahrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Do has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Zahran finds it's way round the side to connect with Do's head.
Al Zahran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Do checks a low kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
A big left from Al Zahran misses.
Do misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Do throws a quick counter kick to the body but Al Zahran avoids it.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Do moves out of range.
Al Zahran tests Do's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Do moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Zahran misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Zahran.
Do scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Zahran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zahran.
Do throws a hook to the side of Al Zahran's head but Al Zahran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do closes the distance and clinches.
Al Zahran misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zahran is defending well for now.
Do blocking some punches.
Do digs a right hand underneath Al Zahran's ribcage. Al Zahran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al Zahran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Do after a bit of a struggle.
Al Zahran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bruce Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Al Zahran.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Zahran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Al Zahran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Do after a bit of a struggle.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zahran is blocking nicely.
A short right from Do.
Al Zahran tightens his grip and picks Do up, before dumping him to the ground. Do manages to land in guard.
Al Zahran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do has Al Zahran pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Zahran throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Zahran tries to free his leg and advance position but Do is retaining full guard.
Al Zahran trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Al Zahran postures up.
Bruce Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Al Zahran with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Do throws a shot from downtown. Al Zahran moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Do shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Do looks to land a right hand but Al Zahran moved out of range.
Al Zahran cracks Do with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Zahran walks into a straight right hand from Do.
Al Zahran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Al Zahran.
Do stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Zahran moves out of range as Do strikes.
Al Zahran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Do.
Al Zahran has his takedown stuffed
and Do makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Zahran wants to slow Do down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamad Al Zahran.
I've got Al Zahran 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
A victorious Hamad Al Zahran 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ross's choice of entrance music: Show me how to live. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Yakovchenko misses
and Yakovchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab from Ross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross.
Yakovchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Ross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ross takes one to the chin there.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Yakovchenko's knee but Yakovchenko avoids it well.
Yakovchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ross 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 clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Yakovchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yakovchenko duly obliges.
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 swing and a miss from Ross.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Ross moves out of range as Yakovchenko strikes.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
Ross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Ross misses.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yakovchenko under the eye.
Yakovchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ross connects with a body shot that sends Yakovchenko's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
Ross is looking to slow Yakovchenko down with leg kicks.
Yakovchenko blocks a leg kick.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yakovchenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yakovchenko with a body shot.
Ross connects with a leg kick. Yakovchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakovchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Ross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yakovchenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Yakovchenko dips to his left and cracks Ross with an uppercut!
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yakovchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Ross counters with an inside leg kick.
Ross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Ross throws a head kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Ross gets tackled into the cage by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko maintains the clinch.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yakovchenko or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Ross tries to circle away but Yakovchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Ross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Yakovchenko as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
Ross throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yakovchenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Ross lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakovchenko's elbow.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Ross.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ross motions for Yakovchenko to come forward. Ross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot
and Ross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakovchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Yakovchenko misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yakovchenko 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.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakovchenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakovchenko stuns Ross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakovchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Ross swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Igor Yakovchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ross.
Ross sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yakovchenko lands the left hand.
That kick from Ross tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko lands the left hand.
Yakovchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ross wants to land a leg kick but Yakovchenko is out of range.
Yakovchenko is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross connects with a leg kick. Yakovchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakovchenko wants to land a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Ross throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Yakovchenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Ross.
Yakovchenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab to the body
and Ross counters with a low kick, right behind Yakovchenko 's knee.
Ross is looking to slow Yakovchenko down with leg kicks.
A big left from Yakovchenko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab.
Ross 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.
Yakovchenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Yakovchenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ross throws a hook but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses.
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Ross saw that one coming.
Ross blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Ross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yakovchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Yakovchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Ross throws a head kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Ross slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko misses with a leg kick
and Ross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Ross moved away.
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Yakovchenko is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
Ross lands a knee to the body.
Ross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ross digs a right hand into Yakovchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yakovchenko's gas tank.
Yakovchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakovchenko misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross moves forwards but Yakovchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ross blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Ross raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ross lands a jab to Yakovchenko's midsection.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Yakovchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross throws a counter combo.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ross with a hook.
Yakovchenko tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yakovchenko throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Yakovchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ross, pushing him back against the cage.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko misses with a knee strike.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yakovchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.
Ross raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko moves out of range as Ross strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yakovchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yakovchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands a body shot.
Ross trying to land knees to the body.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Ross is working Yakovchenko over against the cage.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ross's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Ross.
A jab from Yakovchenko finds it's way through Ross's defenses.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yakovchenko dips to his left and cracks Ross with an uppercut!
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko scores with a leg kick.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
and Yakovchenko counters with a head kick.
Yakovchenko lands a head kick. Ross smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross works the jab nicely.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Ross misses with a right hand
and Yakovchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yakovchenko catches Ross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ross is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakovchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Ross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick
and Ross counters with a low kick, right behind Yakovchenko 's knee.
Ross throws a low kick, looking for Yakovchenko's leg but Yakovchenko calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ross misses.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yakovchenko jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Ross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Ross tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakovchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakovchenko throws a quick counter head kick but Ross was just out of range.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yakovchenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Ross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko cracks Ross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yakovchenko scores with the left hand. Ross knows he should have avoided that one.
Yakovchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ross throws a chopping leg kick but Yakovchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ross stuns Yakovchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ross.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Ross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakovchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ross throws a low kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range easily.
Yakovchenko wants to slow Ross down by chopping away at his legs.
Ross misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko had his way with Rick Ross in that round.
That's time! Yakovchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko with a jab.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yakovchenko wants to clinch
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ross.
Yakovchenko moves away from the strike by Ross.
Yakovchenko tries to score with a low kick but Ross moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Yakovchenko misses
and Ross counters with a nice leg kick.
Ross misses with a left hand
and Yakovchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakovchenko blocks a head kick by Ross.
Yakovchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko lunges at Ross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ross's hand.
Ross avoids the body shot from Yakovchenko.
Ross checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tried to score with a low kick but Ross checks it.
Ross throws a fast counter high kick but Yakovchenko manages to duck under it in time.
Rick Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Ross flicks out a counter leg kick but Yakovchenko steps away.
Yakovchenko rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.
Igor Yakovchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko blocks a head kick by Ross.
Yakovchenko misses with the body kick
and Ross counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage as Ross throws knees to the body.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Ross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Ross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ross tries to land knees in the clinch but Yakovchenko avoids the damage to the body.
Ross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Yakovchenko shrugs off.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to push Yakovchenko away but Yakovchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ross tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage as Ross throws knees to the body.
Ross is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Ross.
Yakovchenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Ross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Igor Yakovchenko.
Well Yakovchenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
After winning the bout, Igor Yakovchenko 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes to the cage accompanied by F**k What Happens Tonight. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Buzz Cloltran could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel Washington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloltran slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Cloltran checks the leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Cloltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloltran.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Cloltran moved out of range nicely.
Cloltran blocks the body kick.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington 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.
Washington postures up in Cloltran's guard and throws a big left but Cloltran blocks it.
Washington trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Cloltran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cloltran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington controlling the position.
Washington looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cloltran trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington looking to control.
Washington has his hands on Cloltran's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cloltran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cloltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Cloltran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
Cloltran misses with a hook.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Washington misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws the left hand but Cloltran avoids the punch easily.
Cloltran throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Cloltran coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Washington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cloltran's calf.
A jab from Cloltran misses.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cloltran. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cloltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cloltran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Nice combo by Cloltran! Oh, that's hurt him - Washington falls to the canvas and Cloltran follows him into side control.
Washington is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Cloltran cracks Washington with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cloltran immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Washington is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cloltran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran retains his bantamweight title!
Buzz Cloltran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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