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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke has chosen Manish Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
24 - 11 - 1 |
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29
183 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Burke!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burke controls the position.
Burke tries for a kimura but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
Burke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!
Burke landing shots from mount.
Burke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Targaryen is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burke punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Targaryen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burke misses with a head shot.
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound.
Burke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Targaryen is looking to escape.
Burke lands a big elbow.
Burke with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke landing punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Burke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Targaryen is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Burke there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen working to try and regain half guard.
Burke lands with some strikes.
Targaryen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Burke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Targaryen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Targaryen actively working from the bottom here.
Burke 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.
Targaryen won't allow Burke to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targaryen is not content to let Burke control the position.
Targaryen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Targaryen.
Targaryen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Targaryen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burke has managed to get both his arms back between Targaryen's legs - danger averted.
Targaryen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burke escapes and throws Targaryen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ground and pound from Burke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Targaryen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Burke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burke. Targaryen shrugs it off though.
Burke 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.
Targaryen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Targaryen lunges at Burke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burke's hand.
Burke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burke manages to avoid it.
Targaryen looks to score with a jab to the body but Burke is just out of range.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Burke is looking to score with low kicks.
Burke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Targaryen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burke lands with a right to the head.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Burke blocks it.
Targaryen wants to stall.
Burke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Targaryen tries to work over Burke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Targaryen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Targaryen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burke prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Targaryen.
Targaryen just leaning against Burke, taking a breather.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Targaryen trying to control the position but instead, Burke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Targaryen into the cage.
Burke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Targaryen's elbow.
Burke with a knee to the head.
Burke decides to pull guard.
Targaryen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burke wants to sweep here but Targaryen controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Targaryen cracks Burke with a solid left hand.
Burke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Targaryen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Targaryen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burke is trying to keep Targaryen in close.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Burke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Targaryen working some strikes from top position.
Burke has his foot on Targaryen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Targaryen works his way back into a safe position though.
Targaryen works over Burke with some ground and pound from guard.
Targaryen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom.
Burke has his foot on Targaryen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Targaryen works his way back into a safe position though.
Burke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Burke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Targaryen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burke has managed to get both his arms back between Targaryen's legs - danger averted.
Targaryen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen looking for a guillotine here but Burke defends easily.
Burke trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targaryen working for a triangle but Burke defends it easily.
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 Viserys Targaryen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Targaryen swivels and escapes.
Targaryen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burke avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Targaryen motions for Burke to come forward. Targaryen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen takes a swing at Burke's ribcage but misses.
Burke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Targaryen defends it well.
Burke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Targaryen throws a leg kick but Burke checks it.
Targaryen avoids the head kick by Burke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Targaryen. Burke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke ducks right into an uppercut from Targaryen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burke throws a solid leg kick but Targaryen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burke.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burke.
Targaryen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Targaryen is in Burke's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen passes Burke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burke trying to control from the bottom.
Burke wants to get back to full guard.
Burke is refusing to be controlled, as Targaryen sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke is trying to get back to full guard.
Burke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burke has momentary wrist control but Targaryen slips an elbow through the middle.
Burke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Targaryen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Targaryen is aware though and is defending well.
Targaryen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Targaryen has managed to get both his arms back between Burke's legs - danger averted.
Burke wants to improve his position but instead Targaryen has moved into half guard.
Targaryen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burke!
Burke is looking to improve his position but Targaryen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a big shot there that rocks Burke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Burke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Targaryen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Targaryen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burke wants to improve his position but Targaryen is controlling well.
Burke is trying to maintain the position but Targaryen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to control. Burke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Targaryen stalling.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Burke is having none of it.
Targaryen controlling the pace.
Burke is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke is staying active underneath Targaryen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Targaryen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viserys Targaryen!
Our winner, Viserys Targaryen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. Domingo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu". Lance Domingo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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193 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a leg kick that misses.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Domingo misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper trying to stall but Domingo improves his position.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Cooper has Domingo pressed against the cage.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo takes an elbow to the temple.
Domingo misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Domingo throws an elbow but misses.
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper trying to stall but Domingo improves his position.
Domingo dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Domingo tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Domingo back against the cage.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Domingo.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domingo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Domingo blocks the elbow strike.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Domingo taking a breather.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooper avoiding damage as Domingo throws knees to the body.
Domingo tries a knee to the head but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Domingo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lance Domingo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Domingo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Domingo lands a right hand.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Domingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cooper's brow.
Cooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Domingo.
Cooper stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Domingo stalling the fight.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Domingo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooper up against the cage.
Domingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Domingo blocks the elbow strike.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
I was talking to Cooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Domingo.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Domingo in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Domingo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooper tries to clinch up but Domingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper pushes Domingo up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Domingo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Domingo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charles Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domingo blocks the elbow strike.
Domingo blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Domingo looks for the body kick but Cooper saw that one coming.
Cooper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
Domingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cooper avoiding damage as Domingo throws knees to the body.
Domingo takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Domingo.
Domingo blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Domingo 's eye.
Cooper misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Domingo.
Domingo has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Domingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingo can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Domingo blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Domingo dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Domingo's brow.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Domingo.
Charles Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Domingo.
Domingo trying to control the position but instead, Cooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Domingo into the cage.
Domingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Domingo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Domingo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Domingo scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Domingo.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper avoiding damage as Domingo throws knees to the body.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Domingo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo trying to stall but Cooper improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domingo.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Domingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
Domingo wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper is trying to stall.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Domingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper pushes Domingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Lance Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Domingo's brow.
Domingo dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Domingo in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Domingo 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Domingo's brow.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Domingo misses with a body punch.
Cooper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Domingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper misses with some punches.
Domingo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooper or not.
Domingo takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper presses Domingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Domingo 's eye.
Cooper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Domingo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut has chosen non existent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatlier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Jatlier is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut lunges at Jatlier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jatlier's hand.
Jatlier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ehrmantraut blocks a jab.
Jatlier ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab when Jatlier was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jatlier.
Nice defenses there by Jatlier.
Jatlier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Jatlier misses.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the leg kick from Jatlier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier lands a body shot.
Jatlier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jatlier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Ehrmantraut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Jatlier.
Ehrmantraut is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ehrmantraut scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Jatlier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jatlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
Ehrmantraut drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jatlier defends it well.
Nice shot by Ehrmantraut.
Jatlier misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ehrmantraut blocks the leg kick.
Jatlier blocks a head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut shoots in looking for a takedown. Jatlier tries to sprawl out of it but Ehrmantraut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jatlier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jatlier attempts a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Ehrmantraut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier misses with a hook. Ehrmantraut ducked under it nicely.
Jatlier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Indica Jatlier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatlier lands an overhand right.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Jatlier.
Jatlier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Jatlier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jatlier.
Good work by Jatlier as he checks the leg kick.
Jatlier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Jatlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ehrmantraut.
Jatlier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ehrmantraut looks to land a body kick but Jatlier moved away.
Jatlier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Jatlier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ehrmantraut.
Jatlier throws a wild body kick that Ehrmantraut sees coming a mile off.
Jatlier avoids the body shot from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick.
Jatlier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jatlier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Jatlier's head but Jatlier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ehrmantraut sizes up Jatlier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jatlier. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Ehrmantraut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jatlier.
That's four 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!
Jatlier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jatlier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Jatlier throws a jab but it's blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut walks into a straight right hand from Jatlier.
Jatlier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ehrmantraut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jatlier manages to get himself to full guard.
Ehrmantraut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jatlier is keeping the position for now.
Jatlier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indica Jatlier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ehrmantraut feints and as Jatlier raises his hands in defense, Ehrmantraut changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jatlier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jatlier has momentary wrist control but Ehrmantraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Jatlier keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ehrmantraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Jatlier to sweep him here.
Jatlier keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jatlier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jatlier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jatlier on the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Jatlier's ribcage but misses.
Jatlier misses with a shot to the body
and Ehrmantraut counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jatlier!
Ehrmantraut scores with punches from side control.
Ehrmantraut tries to move to mount but Jatlier blocks the move with his legs.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the action but Jatlier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ehrmantraut's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jatlier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ehrmantraut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ehrmantraut's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jatlier gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jatlier tries to get the hooks in deep but Ehrmantraut pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Ehrmantraut right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is really stuck here.
Jatlier gets his hands free as Ehrmantraut looks to control.
Jatlier throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jatlier is riding his opponent, not letting Ehrmantraut buck him off.
Ehrmantraut tries to escape but Jatlier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ehrmantraut is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier controlling well, preventing Ehrmantraut from escaping the position.
Jatlier working for the choke.
Ehrmantraut is in bad spot here.
Ehrmantraut staying busy and making it hard for Jatlier to control.
Ehrmantraut tries to escape but Jatlier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jatlier misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jatlier throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jatlier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ehrmantraut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jatlier.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Jatlier.
Ehrmantraut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jatlier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ehrmantraut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jatlier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut sprawls and moves away.
Ehrmantraut defending well as Jatlier loads up on a big left hand.
Ehrmantraut lands with a straight right. Jatlier didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Ehrmantraut. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier throws a leg kick which misses Ehrmantraut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jatlier moves away.
Jatlier lands with a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jatlier!
Jatlier throws a body shot but no joy.
Ehrmantraut tests Jatlier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ehrmantraut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jatlier throws a jab when Ehrmantraut was well out of range.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot that sends Jatlier's belly button to the back.
Jatlier throws a leg kick that misses.
Indica Jatlier is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ehrmantraut misses with a series of wild punches.
Jatlier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier tried to score with a low kick but Ehrmantraut checks it.
Ehrmantraut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jatlier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Jatlier lands with an overhand left.
Jatlier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Ehrmantraut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ehrmantraut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jatlier lands a front kick.
Jatlier lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Ehrmantraut as he checks the leg kick.
Jatlier throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier cracks Ehrmantraut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Jatlier.
Jatlier looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Jatlier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jatlier throws a series of punches but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Jatlier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ehrmantraut darts in looking for a takedown but Jatlier gets double underhooks and turns Ehrmantraut into the cage.
Ehrmantraut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jatlier.
Jatlier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ehrmantraut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jatlier misses the shot to the body.
Jatlier looks to land a body kick but Ehrmantraut moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick that misses.
Jatlier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut with the counter takedown but Jatlier avoids it easily.
Jatlier works Ehrmantraut's body with a nice hook.
Jatlier misses with a wild combination.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Jatlier's head but Jatlier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jatlier just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jatlier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ehrmantraut misses.
Jatlier tries to land a front kick but Ehrmantraut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jatlier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ehrmantraut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Jatlier is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Indica Jatlier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jatlier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Indica Jatlier!
A less than humble Indica Jatlier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemanja Prijovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Torrelio Sacana's chin.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prijovic scores with a leg kick.
Sacana thumps Prijovic with a low kick.
Prijovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sacana feints the counter takedown.
Prijovic throws a leg kick
and Sacana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prijovic won't be happy with that.
Prijovic tries to buck Sacana off but Sacana is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sacana working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sacana wants to control but Prijovic is keeping him busy.
Prijovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Sacana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prijovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sacana has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Prijovic is looking for a sweep.
Prijovic is pushing Sacana's head away, looking to escape. Sacana manages to hold on to the position though.
Prijovic parries the strikes from Sacana easily there. Sacana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prijovic to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prijovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sacana scores with punches from side control.
It looks like Nemanja Prijovic has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prijovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sacana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sacana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prijovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prijovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prijovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prijovic wants to control from the top but Sacana keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sacana is trying to control the position but Prijovic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prijovic trying to control but Sacana is working from the bottom.
Prijovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sacana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prijovic has managed to get both his arms back between Sacana's legs - danger averted.
Prijovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sacana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prijovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sacana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prijovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic trying to control but Sacana is working from the bottom.
Sacana has his feet on Prijovic's thighs here. He's pushed Prijovic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Prijovic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torrelio Sacana!
An out of breath Torrelio Sacana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Trevino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Born Slippy. Trevino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rowdy Rebel feat. Bobby Shmurda and Too $hort - She All About The Shmoney. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Trevino!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Trevino.
Franco throws out a loose jab but Trevino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trevino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trevino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Franco scoring well with a low kick there.
Trevino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trevino jabs at Franco's body.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Trevino circles away.
Trevino digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Trevino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trevino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Franco.
Trevino avoids the body shot from Franco.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trevino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Franco misses.
Trevino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trevino tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco lands a jab-cross combination.
Begbie Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Trevino's front leg but catches the back leg as Trevino tries to avoid it.
Trevino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Trevino finds it's way through Franco's defenses.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trevino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trevino throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trevino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco thinks about countering with a head kick.
Franco blocks the body kick.
Trevino moves away from the strike by Franco.
Trevino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trevino throws a lazy body kick
and Franco counters with a leg kick.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Trevino moves away and avoids it.
Trevino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trevino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Franco takes one on the button.
Franco misses with the combination.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trevino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trevino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco throws a leg kick but Trevino moved away.
Trevino feints the counter takedown.
A cross from Trevino lands.
Franco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
Trevino throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Trevino misses
and Franco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
Franco connects with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trevino.
Trevino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trevino throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Trevino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trevino swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Trevino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franco checks it well.
Trevino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franco stuns Trevino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trevino connects with an inside leg kick.
Franco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trevino. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco throws a chopping leg kick but Trevino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trevino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franco checks it well.
Good leg kick by Franco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trevino throws a leg kick but Franco moved away.
Trevino is looking to chop away at Franco's legs.
A quick step to the side and Franco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trevino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Franco if he has to take too many more of those.
Franco throws a leg kick but Trevino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trevino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
Franco scores with a hook to the body. Trevino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franco wants to land a leg kick but Trevino is out of range.
Trevino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Franco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Begbie Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franco throws a chopping leg kick but Trevino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Franco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franco moves out of range as Trevino throws a body kick.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trevino. Trevino obviously looking to wear him down.
Trevino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trevino back to the cage. Franco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws a front kick that sends Trevino stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Franco checks a leg kick.
Trevino tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Franco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Trevino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franco doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Trevino with the counter takedown but Franco avoids it easily.
Trevino throws a low kick but Franco avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Franco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franco.
Trevino moves out of range of the leg kick from Franco.
Trevino avoids the body shot from Franco.
And Trevino tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franco walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Trevino.
Franco is looking to counter punch.
Trevino throws a chopping leg kick but Franco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Franco half committed to a counter leg kick.
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Trevino in a clinch.
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
Franco lands a right hand.
Trevino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Trevino has him pressed against the cage.
Franco prevents a body shot from Trevino.
A shot in the inside from Franco.
Trevino can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Trevino controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Trevino fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Trevino scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trevino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trevino throws a head punch that misses.
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Trevino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trevino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trevino has clasped his hands together around Franco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevino trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Trevino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Franco is not content to let Trevino control the position.
Trevino working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franco is not content to let Trevino control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trevino laying and praying for a moment but Franco takes advantage and regains half guard.
Trevino throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Franco to regain full guard.
Trevino trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco is pulling down on Trevino's head. It's preventing any offense from Trevino, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trevino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Trevino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Trevino misses its intended target.
Franco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trevino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco with a hook.
Trevino blocks a head kick by Franco.
Trevino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Trevino throws a wild body kick that Franco sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Trevino as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino misses the shot to the body.
Trevino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trevino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trevino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trevino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Franco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trevino checks it well.
Trevino looks for the body kick but Franco saw that one coming.
Franco misses with an uppercut.
Trevino misses with a low kick as Franco jumps back.
Trevino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trevino throws a head kick that misses
and Trevino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Trevino moves out of range easily.
Trevino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trevino 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco keeping full guard, as Trevino tries to pass.
Trevino stops Franco from standing up.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Trevino is proving a slippery customer.
Trevino throws a big right hand that misses.
Trevino trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trevino landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trevino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Begbie Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franco misses the shot to the body.
Trevino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trevino throws a body kick that misses
and Franco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Begbie Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Franco throws a shot to the body.
Franco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trevino can pounce on him.
Trevino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trevino gets a double leg takedown into Franco's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino looking to sit in guard and control but Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Trevino has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Franco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco gets caught napping as Trevino dives in and scores a takedown. Franco manages to retain guard.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Trevino.
I think Trevino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Adolphson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adolphson's sensitive parts.
Adolphson loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adolphson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferreira.
Adolphson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferreira backs up against the cage.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Adolphson moves out of range.
Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adolphson scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Adolphson misses its intended target.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Ferreira is predictable there
and Adolphson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphson checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Adolphson throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Adolphson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Adolphson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adolphson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira goes for a double leg but Adolphson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adolphson continues to drive forward.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Adolphson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferreira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adolphson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Adolphson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ferreira thumps Adolphson with a low kick.
Alexander Adolphson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira walks into a stiff left hand from Adolphson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adolphson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Adolphson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Adolphson moves out of range.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Adolphson.
Adolphson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Adolphson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adolphson checks a leg kick.
Ferreira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferreira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Adolphson's leg. Adolphson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Adolphson moved out of range.
Ferreira is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Adolphson.
Ferreira throws a low kick but Adolphson avoids it.
Adolphson scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adolphson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferreira moves forwards but Adolphson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adolphson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adolphson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Adolphson manages to avoid it.
Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adolphson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Adolphson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Carlos Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adolphson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira stuns Adolphson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adolphson 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 Ferreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Alexander Adolphson has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Adolphson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adolphson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferreira throws out a leg kick but Adolphson moves out of range and Ferreira only half commits.
Ferreira throws the kick towards the body but Adolphson avoids it.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head.
Adolphson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Ferreira is predictable there
and Adolphson counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Adolphson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Adolphson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferreira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Adolphson finds it's target.
Ferreira stalks Adolphson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adolphson's face. Adolphson staggers backwards, shaken.
Adolphson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Adolphson slams his shin into Ferreira's torso.
Adolphson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but Adolphson pushes him off.
Ferreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adolphson wants to control but Ferreira postures up.
Adolphson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adolphson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adolphson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferreira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira'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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Ferreira is looking to clinch but Adolphson is avoiding it.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Adolphson moves out of range.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Adolphson.
Ferreira is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adolphson stuffs the takedown.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adolphson.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adolphson. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adolphson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adolphson throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adolphson.
Adolphson staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Adolphson.
Adolphson moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
Adolphson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferreira 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.
Adolphson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
Ferreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adolphson controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Adolphson is retaining full guard.
Adolphson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adolphson has control of Ferreira's left arm, preventing Ferreira from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adolphson is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Adolphson circles away and we're back to standing.
Adolphson flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferreira steps away.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Adolphson, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Adolphson against the cage but Adolphson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Adolphson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Adolphson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Adolphson.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adolphson takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Adolphson is looking to chop away at Ferreira's legs.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Adolphson moves out of range.
Adolphson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Adolphson throws a nice head kick!
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adolphson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferreira needs to keep his hands up - Adolphson had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adolphson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Adolphson down.
Adolphson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira tests Adolphson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Adolphson lands a head shot.
Adolphson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adolphson misses with a body shot.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adolphson but Adolphson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adolphson pushes Ferreira away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Adolphson misses.
Adolphson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Adolphson misses
and Ferreira makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adolphson really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Adolphson is just out of range.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adolphson defends it nicely.
Adolphson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adolphson.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira tried to score with a low kick but Adolphson checks it.
Adolphson loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Adolphson throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Ferreira is looking to clinch but Adolphson is avoiding it.
Adolphson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the head.
Adolphson misses with a body shot.
Alexander Adolphson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Adolphson.
Ferreira is looking to wear down Adolphson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adolphson moves forwards but Ferreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Adolphson.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adolphson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferreira.
Adolphson with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira throws a low kick, looking for Adolphson's leg but Adolphson calmly moves out of range.
Ferreira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adolphson looks to land a combination but Ferreira avoids it well.
Adolphson tries to work over Ferreira's front leg with a kick but Ferreira checks it.
Adolphson's corner calls for a 1-2. Adolphson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Adolphson.
I think Adolphson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
36 - 11 - 0 |
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29
180 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
36 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kawashima - the referee stops the clock and Temel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kawashima. Temel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kawashima lands a nice looking body kick.
Temel throws a jab when Kawashima was well out of range.
Kawashima thinks about countering with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Temel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Temel throws a solid leg kick but Kawashima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Temel.
Kawashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Temel is just out of range.
Kawashima looks to throw the jab but Temel is out of range.
Temel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawashima defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Kawashima.
Kawashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Temel can pounce on him.
Temel looks to land a left hand but Kawashima moved out of range nicely.
Kawashima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Temel looks to land a left hand but Kawashima moved out of range nicely.
Kawashima misses with a leg kick.
Temel's coach down at Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Temel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Temel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Temel lands an overhand right.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Temel.
Temel misses with a straight right.
Kawashima tried to counter with a leg kick but Temel avoided it.
A bone on bone clash there as Temel blocks the leg kick.
Temel feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel connects with a leg kick. Kawashima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Temel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel misses with a left hand
and Kawashima counters with a thumping low kick.
Kawashima misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Temel. That's going to slow Kawashima down.
Temel throws a leg kick
and Kawashima counters with a thumping low kick.
Kawashima lands a nice looking body kick.
Temel misses the shot to the body.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Temel throws a sloppy head kick and Kawashima moves out of range easily.
Temel takes a swing at Kawashima's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Temel 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 Kawashima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawashima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Temel lands with a cross.
Kawashima misses with a leg kick.
Temel misses with a leg kick
and Kawashima counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawashima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawashima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Kawashima coming out on top.
Kawashima walks into a stiff left hand from Temel.
Kawashima's corner calls for a 1-2. Kawashima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Temel throws the left hand but Kawashima avoids the punch easily.
Kawashima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kawashima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eiji Kawashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temel.
Kawashima blocks a jab.
Temel throws a wild body kick that Kawashima sees coming a mile off.
Kawashima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Kawashima misses.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
Temel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Temel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temel.
Temel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawashima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawashima connects with a jab.
Temel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kawashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawashima connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawashima dodges the punch combination from Temel.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramazan Temel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temel throws out a loose jab but Kawashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temel misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kawashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Temel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Temel, as that shot connected.
Kawashima misses with a wild body shot.
Temel throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawashima counters with an inside leg kick.
Temel connects with a body shot that sends Kawashima's belly button to the back.
Kawashima blocks a head kick by Temel.
Kawashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temel throws a low kick but Kawashima avoids it.
Temel is looking to slow Kawashima down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Kawashima.
Kawashima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawashima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Temel's sensitive parts.
Temel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawashima punishes Temel's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eiji Kawashima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kawashima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Temel.
Temel swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Temel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Temel misses
and Kawashima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Temel feints the counter takedown.
Temel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawashima tried to counter with a leg kick but Temel avoided it.
Kawashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temel.
Temel with the counter takedown but Kawashima avoids it easily.
Temel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Temel is predictable there
and Kawashima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Temel lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawashima misses the target.
Temel throws a right hand that Kawashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawashima also avoids with ease.
Kawashima throws a head kick that misses.
Temel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawashima moves forwards but Temel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel misses with a hook.
Kawashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temel.
Temel feints and then cracks Kawashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawashima down.
Temel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawashima.
Temel throws a body kick that misses
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kawashima cracks the inside of Temel's front leg.
Temel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawashima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Temel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawashima at a distance.
Kawashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temel.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazan Temel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Temel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temel slips a straight right by Kawashima.
Temel throws a push kick but Kawashima slaps the foot to one side.
Temel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temel misses with a hook. Kawashima ducked under it nicely.
Temel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawashima. That did some damage!
Temel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Temel.
A swing and a miss from Temel.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Temel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawashima counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Temel misses its intended target.
Kawashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawashima misses with a straight left.
Kawashima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Temel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima with a jab.
Temel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
Kawashima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawashima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temel circles away quickly and effectively.
Temel blocks the body kick.
Kawashima blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Kawashima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Temel looks for the body kick but Kawashima saw that one coming.
Temel with a hook.
Temel misses with a hook to the body
and Kawashima counters with a straight right hand.
Temel lands a slapping body shot.
Temel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Temel.
Kawashima is looking to counter punch.
Temel misses with a straight left.
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!
Kawashima tries to score with a low kick but Temel moves his leg out of the way.
Kawashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima defending well as Temel loads up on a big left hand.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Temel.
Kawashima lands with a slapping head kick.
Temel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Temel throws a sloppy head kick and Kawashima moves out of range easily.
Temel misses with a body shot.
Kawashima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temel tries to score with a low kick but Kawashima moves his leg out of the way.
Kawashima blocks a jab.
Temel takes one on the button.
Temel misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kawashima throws out a leg kick but Temel moves out of range and Kawashima only half commits.
Temel looks to land a right hand but Kawashima moved out of range.
Temel scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Temel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kawashima misses the jab.
Kawashima swings for the body but Temel moves out of range.
Temel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kawashima scores with the left hand. Temel knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawashima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Temel backs away, Kawashima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Temel missing with a left hand there. Kawashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Temel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Temel tenderised Kawashima's leg. Kawashima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
Temel tries to score with a low kick but Kawashima moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Temel as he connects with a hook.
Temel feints and then cracks Kawashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawashima down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel misses with a low kick.
Kawashima tried to counter with a leg kick but Temel avoided it.
Kawashima avoids the head kick by Temel.
A quick step to the side and Kawashima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawashima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawashima.
Temel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawashima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Temel.
Temel looks to land a body kick but Kawashima moved away.
Temel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temel misses with a straight left.
Temel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawashima.
Temel throws a combination that misses
and Kawashima counters with a good low kick that Temel was not able to check.
Kawashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temel doesn't seem bothered though.
Temel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Temel throws a right hand that misses
and Kawashima counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with a straight right.
Temel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawashima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Temel checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Temel.
Temel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Kawashima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima throws a leg kick but Temel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawashima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Temel misses.
Temel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawashima counters with a left to the body.
Temel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Temel.
Kawashima lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Kawashima lands.
Kawashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temel.
Kawashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawashima looks to land a body kick but Temel moved away.
A big right from Temel misses.
Kawashima throwing a counter right hand but Temel manages to avoid it.
Temel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Kawashima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temel feints the counter takedown.
Temel throws a leg kick but Kawashima moved away.
Temel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kawashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temel.
Temel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kawashima avoids the head kick by Temel.
Temel throws a big shot that misses.
Temel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawashima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Temel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Temel swings widly with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temel misses with a wild body shot.
Kawashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Temel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawashima counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Temel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Temel checks a leg kick nicely.
Temel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kawashima.
Temel throws an off balance right hand
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawashima is looking to counter punch.
Kawashima punishes Temel's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Eiji Kawashima.
I think Kawashima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Kurupt - I Didn't Change. O Conghaile is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Oisin O Conghaile acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
O Conghaile throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Conghaile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Conghaile lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown cracks O Conghaile with a good jab.
O Conghaile misses with a right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Conghaile looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conghaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
O Conghaile blocks a head kick by Brown.
O Conghaile walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Crunch! O Conghaile slams his shin into Brown's torso.
O Conghaile moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Danny Brown has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
O Conghaile looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
O Conghaile with a hook.
O Conghaile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
O Conghaile takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Conghaile tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Conghaile looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
O Conghaile takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but O Conghaile avoided it.
Brown sizes up O Conghaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Oisin O Conghaile's cut even more.
O Conghaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Conghaile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
O Conghaile is rocked!
Brown works O Conghaile's body with a nice hook.
O Conghaile is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
O Conghaile throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts O Conghaile off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Brown follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but O Conghaile was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Brown!
Danny Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Oisin O Conghaile had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys as his entrance music. Dmitry Borschev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Borschev blocks a head kick by Hunter.
An attempted straight right counter from Borschev misses the target.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Borschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Autumn Hunter has been cut.
Borschev misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Hunter.
Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Borschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Borschev is out of range.
Borschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borschev lands a head kick. Hunter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Borschev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Borschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunter.
Borschev avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Borschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Borschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunter!
Borschev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Borschev is just out of range.
Borschev misses with a body kick.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borschev manages to avoid it.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Borschev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunter.
Borschev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Hunter tries a low kick but Borschev avoids it.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Hunter does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borschev.
Borschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Borschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Borschev ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borschev circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Borschev.
Hunter works Borschev's body with a nice hook.
Borschev throws a leg kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Borschev shakes him off and moves away.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Borschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borschev's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschev cracks Hunter with an open hand slap.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borschev's sensitive parts.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Borschev.
Borschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter scores with a body shot.
Hunter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Borschev wants to land a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Borschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Borschev throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Borschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Borschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Borschev avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Borschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borschev.
A quick step to the side and Borschev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter throws a hook but Borschev blocks it.
Borschev looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Borschev blocks the low kick.
Borschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter slips under a jab from Borschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunter defending well as Borschev loads up on a big left hand.
Borschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Autumn Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Autumn Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Borschev counters with a good low kick that Hunter was not able to check.
Hunter tests Borschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Borschev misses.
Borschev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
A telegraphed right hand from Borschev misses the target.
Borschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Borschev.
Hunter moves out of range as Borschev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Borschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschev takes one to the side of the head.
Borschev ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borschev. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borschev slips a straight right by Hunter.
Hunter lands the left hand.
Autumn Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borschev avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borschev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Borschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Borschev blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter feints and then cracks Borschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borschev down.
Hunter lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borschev, right into the meat.
Hunter scores with a hook.
That kick from Hunter tenderised Borschev's leg. Borschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Borschev.
Borschev throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Borschev shakes him off and moves away.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borschev moves away.
Hunter wants to land a leg kick but Borschev is out of range.
Borschev scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Borschev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to land a body kick but Borschev moved away.
Borschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borschev misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Borschev.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter connects with a crisp jab.
Borschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Borschev moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borschev moves away.
Borschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Borschev throws a big counter combination but Hunter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borschev misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Borschev slams his shin into Hunter's torso.
A combination from Borschev does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Borschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter swings for the body but Borschev moves out of range.
It appears Borschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice body kick there by Borschev.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borschev checks it well.
Borschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Borschev connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borschev.
Borschev throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Borschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunter forces Borschev back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Autumn Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Autumn Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borschev moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Borschev throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter wants to slow Borschev down by chopping away at his legs.
Borschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter throws a head kick but Borschev moves out of range.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Borschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Borschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Borschev lands a big head kick that sends Hunter tumbling to the mat! Borschev takes a step backwards and waves Hunter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hunter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Borschev finish him?
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borschev throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Borschev throws a front kick that sends Hunter stumbling back into the cage.
Borschev cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borschev. That's going to slow Hunter down.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Borschev engages and cracks Hunter with a massive lead left hook - Hunter tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Borschev is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Borschev!
After winning the bout, Dmitry Borschev 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Slayer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slayer connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar moves out of range as Slayer strikes.
Escobar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Slayer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slayer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws the kick towards the body but Slayer avoids it.
Slayer lands with a right hand.
Slayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slayer scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer connects with an inside leg kick.
Slayer is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slayer thows a body kick. Escobar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Escobar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slayer tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayer. That did some damage!
Slayer lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Slayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Escobar is looking to wear down Slayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slayer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Slayer.
Slayer connects with the punch.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Slayer sees coming a mile off.
Slayer throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slayer looks to land a combination. Escobar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Slayer saw that one coming.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but Slayer checks it.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Slayer lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Slayer moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
A little jabbing left from Slayer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Slayer seems unphased.
Slayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slayer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayer.
Slayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer lands the left hand.
Slayer missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayer throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Slayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar scores with a kick to the body.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Escobar tries a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Escobar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slayer throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
The fighters circling - Slayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar looks to land a body kick but Slayer moved away.
Slayer avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Slayer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar has got the better of the exchanges.
Slayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayer throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slayer connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Slayer counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slayer is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs.
Slayer scores with a three punch combo!
Slayer connects with a body shot.
Slayer lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Slayer counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Slayer to acknowledge the strikes.
Slayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slayer throws a big counter head kick but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Slayer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slayer checks a leg kick nicely.
Slayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Slayer's knee but Slayer avoids it well.
Slayer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayer throws a shot to the body.
Slayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayer sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slayer scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slayer scores with a hook.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Slayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer misses with a looping right.
A cross from Slayer lands.
Slayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slayer.
Slayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slayer is looking to clinch.
Escobar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayer.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Escobar 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.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Jab by Escobar.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Slayer moved away.
Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Slayer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar throws the left hand but Slayer avoids the punch easily.
Escobar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Slayer there.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Slayer jumps back.
Slayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayer thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Slayer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Slayer.
Nice cross by Escobar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slayer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Escobar misses the jab.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Slayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slayer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar throws the left hand but Slayer avoids the punch easily.
Slayer throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dragon Slayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Slayer checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Slayer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Slayer scores with a kick to the body.
Slayer lands the left hand.
Slayer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slayer.
A head kick by Escobar misses
and Slayer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
A cross from Slayer lands.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Slayer connects with a single shot there.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Slayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slayer has time to react.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slayer throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Slayer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Slayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Slayer is out of range.
Slayer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayer.
Slayer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slayer finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayer misses the target.
Slayer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Escobar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Slayer saw that one coming.
Good work by Slayer as he checks the leg kick.
Slayer cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayer at a distance.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slayer is out of range.
Slayer throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slayer throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Slayer's shoulder, as Slayer tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar tries a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Slayer blocks the low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayer.
Slayer scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
Slayer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayer avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slayer tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Slayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Slayer misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Slayer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slayer checks a leg kick.
Slayer blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Slayer feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slayer.
Slayer cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slayer.
Escobar lands a left and a right that send Slayer crashing to the mat, dazed. Escobar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Slayer is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar drops Slayer with a big left hand! Slayer is injured, injured bad! Escobar jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Pablo Escobar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
RATING
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