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ITFL Season 3 - Ind Rd. 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Pond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pond has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Agianst Them All as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Pond!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo connects with a right hand. Pond shakes it off.
Pond throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick
enabling Pond to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Pond avoids them all with ease.
Pond missing with a left hand there. DeVanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Pond manages to avoid it.
Pond throws a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it.
Pond lands a nice looking body shot.
Pond throws a sloppy head kick and DeVanzo moves out of range easily.
DeVanzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeVanzo clinches with his opponent.
Pond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVanzo or not.
Pond prevents a body shot from DeVanzo.
A right hand to the body from Pond.
Pond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pond wants to get back to striking at distance but DeVanzo won't allow it.
Pond digs a right hand underneath DeVanzo's ribcage. DeVanzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeVanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pond has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo pushes Pond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeVanzo lands with a light punch inside.
Pond lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.
DeVanzo is working Pond over against the cage.
Pond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pond blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pond.
Pond lands with a light punch inside.
Pond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Pond.
Good body shot from Pond.
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Pond blocks it.
DeVanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVanzo tries to throw a body punch but Pond avoids it by throwing DeVanzo back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pond misses with the head strike.
Pond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pond.
DeVanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pond misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo gets through Pond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pond lands a shot to the body.
Pond managing to block the knees to the body from DeVanzo.
A head punch on the inside from DeVanzo fails to land.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pond swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVanzo jumps guard and drags Pond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pond throwing strikes from guard but DeVanzo blocks nicely.
Pond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pond throws a strike but DeVanzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeVanzo distracts Pond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVanzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeVanzo lands a couple of elbows.
Pond wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DeVanzo lands a couple of digs.
Pond is controlling DeVanzo's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pond is trying to control the position but DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo looking to pass the guard.
DeVanzo trying to control but Pond is working from the bottom.
Pond trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeVanzo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pond cracks a nice hook into DeVanzo's ribs.
Pond blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeVanzo on the side of the head.
DeVanzo slips under a jab from Pond.
Pond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeVanzo's head backwards.
Pond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeVanzo sprawling to the canvas! DeVanzo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pond finish him?!
DeVanzo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pond.
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Pond avoids the punch easily.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanner Pond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Pond staying out of range there.
Pond misses with a wild body shot.
Pond misses with an uppercut. DeVanzo saw that one coming.
Pond tried to score with a low kick but DeVanzo checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond misses the shot to the body.
DeVanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVanzo misses the target.
DeVanzo lands the left hand.
DeVanzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Pond sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pond.
Pond looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVanzo is just out of range.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pond throws a hook but DeVanzo avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pond misses with an uppercut. DeVanzo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo missing with a left hand there. Pond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVanzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeVanzo defending well as Pond loads up on a big left hand.
Pond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeVanzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pond throws a hook but DeVanzo blocks it.
DeVanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeVanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pond misses with a straight left.
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Pond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner Pond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeVanzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pond digs a good hook to DeVanzo's body.
Pond looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVanzo is just out of range.
DeVanzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pond sprawls and moves away.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Pond.
Pond connects with a jab.
Pond feints and then cracks DeVanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeVanzo down.
Pond defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo misses with a hook. Pond ducked under it nicely.
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pond.
Pond avoids the body shot from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeVanzo connects with a leg kick. Pond looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeVanzo blocks a head kick by Pond.
Pond moves forwards but DeVanzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVanzo throws a chopping leg kick but Pond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pond misses with a hook
and DeVanzo counters with a two punch combo.
Pond stuns DeVanzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeVanzo misses with a few strikes there.
Pond checks a leg kick.
Pond looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pond's calf.
DeVanzo tries to score with a low kick but Pond moves his leg out of the way.
DeVanzo dodges the punch combination from Pond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeVanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pond swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo feinted with a counter takedown.
DeVanzo takes one on the button.
DeVanzo goes for a double leg but Pond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pond continues to drive forward.
Pond takes one to the side of the head.
DeVanzo thuds his right hand into Pond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeVanzo goes for a double leg but Pond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pond continues to drive forward.
Pond 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.
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Pond counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by DeVanzo.
Pond misses with a hook. DeVanzo ducked under it nicely.
DeVanzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeVanzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pond to the mat! Pond manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Pond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeVanzo's guard.
Pond is looking to work some ground and pound but DeVanzo has wrist control.
DeVanzo controls Pond momentarily but Pond frees himself.
Pond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeVanzo keeping full guard, as Pond tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Pond wants to stand and escape but instead DeVanzo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pond controlling the position.
Pond is trying to control the position but DeVanzo postures up.
Pond managing to control the position.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pond looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVanzo is just out of range.
Pond misses with an uppercut. DeVanzo saw that one coming.
DeVanzo misses with a straight right.
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
letting Pond counter with a right hand.
Pond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeVanzo is looking to chop away at Pond's legs.
DeVanzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pond controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pond wants to control but DeVanzo is keeping busy.
DeVanzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeVanzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVanzo passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVanzo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk throws a low kick but Simans avoids it.
Hulk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hulk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hulk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good exchange - Hulk coming out on top.
Simans dodges the punch combination from Hulk.
Nice cross by Simans.
Carlos Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk tries to land a front kick but Simans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Simans misses the target.
Simans misses with a low kick as Hulk jumps back.
Hulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Simans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Simans.
Hulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simans.
Simans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hulk. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulk slaps away a takedown attempt from Simans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk misses with a leg kick.
Hulk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simans lands a jab.
Hulk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hulk lands with a nice body punch.
Simans throws a hook to the side of Hulk's head but Hulk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hulk is looking for the big counter here.
Simans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Simans.
Hulk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Simans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simans throws a low kick, looking for Hulk's leg but Hulk calmly moves out of range.
Hulk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hulk connects with an inside leg kick.
Simans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk tries a low kick but Simans avoids it.
Simans's corner calls for a 1-2. Simans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hulk scores with a body shot.
Simans misses with a body shot.
Simans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hulk is looking to land body kicks.
Hulk misses with a body kick.
Simans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hulk to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
Hulk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hulk moves out of range of the body kick from Simans.
Hulk lands a front kick.
Hulk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simans is out of range and Hulk settles back down.
Carlos Hulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simans throws the kick towards the body but Hulk avoids it.
Simans misses with a leg kick.
Simans cracks Hulk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans misses with a hook.
Hulk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simans fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Hulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Simans.
Hulk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Simans blocks the leg kick.
Simans is looking to counter punch.
Simans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simans missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hulk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hulk wants to slow Simans down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Hulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hulk's elbow.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simans avoiding damage.
Simans keeps control of Hulk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simans misses with some punches.
Simans missing with knees to the body.
Hulk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Simans.
Hulk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hulk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simans has a couple of punches blocked by Hulk.
Simans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hulk tries to circle away but Simans has him pinned against the cage.
Hulk manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Hulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simans lands a jab to the head.
Hulk misses with a kick to the body.
Simans takes one to the side of the head.
Hulk throws a big shot that misses.
Hulk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Simans finds it's way through Hulk's defenses.
Simans just misses with a punch to the body.
Hulk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Simans - just one landing.
Hulk throws a hook but Simans avoids it easily.
Carlos Hulk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hulk throws a right hand that misses
and Simans counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk throws a leg kick
and Simans counters with a single leg into guard. Hulk didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hulk pulls Simans in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Simans trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hulk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Simans trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hulk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hulk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simans controlling Hulk's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simans isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hulk stacks Simans on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hulk!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simans keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hulk tries to advance to mount but Simans denies him.
You can see the frustration on Simans's face as Hulk controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simans throws a body shot but no joy.
Hulk unleashes a big counter combination but Simans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simans or perhaps it was just good defense by Hulk, which made it look bad.
Hulk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simans shoots in looking for a takedown but Hulk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hulk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk cracks Simans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simans throws a body punch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulk.
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 Edgars Simans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hulk lands a slapping body shot.
Hulk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hulk.
Simans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hulk sprawls and moves away.
Simans throws a lazy uppercut
and Hulk counters with a series of strikes. Simans will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hulk.
Simans is rocked!
Simans bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Simans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Simans misses.
Simans seems to have got his legs back now.
Simans closes the distance and pushes Hulk back into the cage.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simans lands a body punch.
Simans throws a punch but it's blocked by Hulk.
Simans lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simans working aggressively here.
Simans misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans works on Hulk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hulk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simans tries a knee to the head but Hulk blocks it.
Hulk tries to break the clinch but Simans is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simans as Hulk tries to tie him up.
A short left from Hulk.
Simans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hulk blocking some punches.
Hulk is struggling to control the position.
Hulk manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk tries to work over Simans's front leg with a kick but Simans checks it.
Hulk cracks the inside of Simans's front leg.
Hulk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simans scores with a nice strike.
Simans gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hulk wants to control but Simans is keeping busy.
Simans works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hulk?
Simans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hulk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans dominating with strikes here.
Simans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hulk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simans looking to control but Hulk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simans throwing strikes here but Hulk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hulk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simans throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hulk because Simans loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simans 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Simans!
Edgars Simans made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Soon, you how my baby. Your tits are already full of milk.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get Away. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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181 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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Kasparaitis avoids the head kick by Söderlund.
Kasparaitis lands with a cross.
Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Söderlund misses with a hook.
Kasparaitis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Söderlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasparaitis can pounce on him.
Kasparaitis lands a nice looking body kick.
Söderlund throws a hook but Kasparaitis avoids it easily.
Kasparaitis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Söderlund misses.
Kasparaitis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Kasparaitis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Söderlund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Söderlund looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis feinted with a counter takedown.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Söderlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasparaitis doesn't seem bothered though.
Söderlund with a jab.
Söderlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Söderlund.
Kasparaitis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Söderlund just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasparaitis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Söderlund tests Kasparaitis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasparaitis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis tries to work over Söderlund's front leg with a kick but Söderlund checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Söderlund misses with a left hand
and Kasparaitis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Söderlund.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasparaitis, right into the meat.
Söderlund feints and then cracks Kasparaitis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasparaitis down.
Söderlund scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasparaitis blocks a head kick by Söderlund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kasparaitis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Söderlund.
Söderlund avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Söderlund checks the leg kick.
Kasparaitis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasparaitis 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 Söderlund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Söderlund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Söderlund moved away.
A little jabbing left from Söderlund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Söderlund throws a head kick that misses.
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Söderlund checks it well.
Kasparaitis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Söderlund's calf.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis feinted with a counter takedown.
Söderlund misses with a few strikes there.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasparaitis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kasparaitis. That's going to slow Söderlund down.
Nice body kick from Kasparaitis.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Söderlund jabs Kasparaitis right on the nose. Kasparaitis blinks but takes it well.
Söderlund misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasparaitis, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Söderlund circles away.
Söderlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Söderlund misses with a straight left.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick but Söderlund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Söderlund throws a counter combo.
Söderlund throws a jab when Kasparaitis was well out of range.
Kasparaitis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Söderlund is out of range.
Kasparaitis scores with a hook to the body. Söderlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick but Söderlund moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund ducks right into an uppercut from Kasparaitis.
Söderlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Söderlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Söderlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Kasparaitis finds it's way through Söderlund's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kasparaitis thows a body kick. Söderlund tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Söderlund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Söderlund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasparaitis checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Söderlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Söderlund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Kasparaitis is out of range.
Kasparaitis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Söderlund wants to slow Kasparaitis down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Söderlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasparaitis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Kasparaitis tenderised Söderlund's leg. Söderlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis tries to counter with a takedown but Söderlund is quick to defend against it.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Kasparaitis is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Söderlund.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis avoids the head kick by Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasparaitis counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Söderlund throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kasparaitis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Söderlund lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mats Söderlund!
Mats Söderlund 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Conte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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179 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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Conte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Conte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adamson misses with a wild body shot.
Conte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Conte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adamson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adamson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adamson is looking to score with low kicks.
Conte is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adamson.
Adamson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adamson fails with a takedown attempt.
Conte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adamson can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Conte. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conte blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Conte there.
The fighters circling - Adamson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conte checks a leg kick nicely.
Adamson moves out of range of the body kick from Conte.
Conte ducks under a wild hook from Adamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conte darts in and clinches Adamson up against the cage.
Conte lands with a right to the head.
Adamson lands a body shot.
Adamson stalling in the clinch but Conte improves position.
Conte tries to work over Adamson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamson blocks it with crossed arms.
Conte misses with a knee strike.
Adamson blocks an uppercut.
Adamson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adamson looking to slow down the pace here.
Adamson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Conte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conte tries a body shot but Adamson blocks it.
Adamson has had enough of the clinch but Conte keeps him there for the moment.
Conte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Conte controls the action.
Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conte lands a left hand.
Adamson jumps into guard, dragging Conte to the mat.
Conte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adamson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conte escapes and throws Adamson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson has one of Conte's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Adamson tries to buck Conte off but Conte is having none of it.
Conte controlling the position.
Adamson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Conte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamson keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adamson sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conte in particular looking to stall.
Conte is thwarting Adamson's attempts to control the position.
Conte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Conte is looking to slow Adamson down with leg kicks.
Conte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamson can do to turn this around?
Conte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conte blocks a head kick by Adamson.
Conte misses with a low kick.
Adamson lands with a slapping head kick.
Conte throws a hook but Adamson blocks it.
Adamson misses with a looping left.
Adamson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adamson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conte checks it well.
Conte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Conte lands a body shot.
Conte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Conte.
It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conte throws a head kick that misses
and Adamson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Conte pulls Adamson in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson trying to control but Conte is working from the bottom.
Adamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adamson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adamson misses with a low kick.
Conte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adamson misses with a straight right.
Adamson throws the left hand but Conte avoids the punch easily.
Conte jabs at Adamson's body.
Giorgio Conte is winning the standup battle so far.
Conte moves in looking to clinch but Adamson pushes him off.
Adamson throws a poor cross that misses
and Conte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conte tries to clinch but Adamson moves out of range.
Adamson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Conte. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conte.
Giorgio Conte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conte misses with a body shot.
Adamson misses with a kick to the body.
Adamson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conte momentarily.
Conte loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
Adamson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conte moves away.
Conte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Adamson.
Adamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Adamson tries to counter it with a takedown but Conte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Conte scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Conte does no damage.
Adamson moves out of range of the body kick.
Conte moves into range and clinches up with Adamson.
Conte working aggressively here.
Adamson manages to break the clinch.
Adamson is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Conte - that will leave a mark!
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!
Conte is looking to land body kicks.
Adamson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adamson blocks a low kick nicely.
Adamson feints the counter takedown.
Conte misses with a low kick.
Conte blocks a low kick nicely.
Adamson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Conte is out of range.
Conte lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Adamson misses its intended target.
That kick from Adamson tenderised Conte's leg. Conte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Conte.
Adamson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Conte.
Adamson shoots in for a double leg but Conte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conte throws a series of punches but Adamson avoids them all with ease.
Adamson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adamson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conte.
Conte forces Adamson back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
That's time! Conte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conte moves out of range of the body kick from Adamson.
Adamson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conte counters with a big head kick but Adamson shrugs it off.
Conte moves out of range as Adamson throws a body kick.
Conte takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Adamson is predictable there
and Conte counters with a straight right hand.
Adamson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conte can pounce on him.
Adamson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adamson is rocked!
Conte fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Adamson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Adamson looks to clinch but Conte throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Adamson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Giorgio Conte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Head Over Heels. Juan Koski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slade Wilson's chin.
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162 lbs
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176 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Koski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Koski.
Koski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilson is trying to defend but Koski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koski jumps into side control!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Koski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
Koski wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Koski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Koski crashes against the mat.
Koski wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Koski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilson tries to buck Koski off but Koski is having none of it.
Wilson is trying to escape the position but Koski is controlling the position.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Koski is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koski jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilson blocks the leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilson sprawling to the canvas! Wilson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Koski finish him?!
Wilson is rocked!
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Koski finish him?
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Koski connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Whack! Koski lands a heavy head kick that drops Wilson. The ref tackles Koski to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Wilson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Juan Koski!
Juan Koski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pernell Whitaker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker Jr misses with a head kick.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. That's going to slow Queen down.
Whitaker Jr throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Whitaker Jr backs away, Queen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Queen lands a body shot.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitaker Jr throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab.
A slow jab from Whitaker Jr misses its intended target.
Queen looks for the body kick but Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Queen thows a body kick. Whitaker Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr misses with a left hand
and Whitaker Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen thuds his shin into the meat of Whitaker Jr's side.
Whitaker Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight left.
Queen throws a wild body kick that Whitaker Jr sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Queen.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Whitaker Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whitaker Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Whitaker Jr misses
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Queen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Queen.
Whitaker Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick, looking for Queen's leg but Queen calmly moves out of range.
Queen looks for the body kick but Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Queen scores with a nice body kick.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Whitaker Jr.
Queen connects with a right hand. Whitaker Jr shakes it off.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queen's head backwards.
Queen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whitaker Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Queen's head.
Whitaker Jr throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Whitaker Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Queen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitaker Jr somewhat.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
Donk. Whitaker Jr catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Whitaker Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr 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.
Queen wants to slow Whitaker Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Queen tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Queen.
A solid body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitaker Jr.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
A cross from Whitaker Jr lands.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Queen.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lunges at Whitaker Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitaker Jr's hand.
Nice body kick from Whitaker Jr.
A head kick by Whitaker Jr misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitaker Jr lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr'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.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Whitaker Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitaker Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitaker Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Queen misses with a leg kick
and Whitaker Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker Jr throws out the jab.
Whitaker Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.
Whitaker Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Queen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker Jr misses the jab.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whitaker Jr throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Whitaker Jr misses.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr thows a leg kick but Queen checks it
and Queen counters with a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker Jr, right into the meat.
Whitaker Jr throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whitaker Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Whitaker Jr is breathing heavily.
Queen clobbers Whitaker Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whitaker Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Whitaker Jr with a nice cross.
Queen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Queen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whitaker Jr misses with a two punch combination.
As Whitaker Jr looks to move away, Queen throws a big counter combo bu Whitaker Jr just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Queen.
Whitaker Jr cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Queen.
Whitaker Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Queen lands a glancing blow to the side of Whitaker Jr's head.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Whitaker Jr off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr 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.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whitaker Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Whitaker Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Queen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whitaker Jr's best efforts.
Queen is looking to control Whitaker Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queen avoid being mounted?
Queen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitaker Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitaker Jr's back!
Whitaker Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Queen avoiding Whitaker Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen connects with a high kick.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Queen lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Queen is out of range and Whitaker Jr settles back down.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Queen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whitaker Jr will feel that in the morning.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker Jr.
Queen lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Whitaker Jr.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whitaker Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab from Queen.
Whitaker Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Queen throws a big counter combination but Whitaker Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitaker Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker Jr throws a big counter head kick but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Whitaker Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Queen misses its target.
Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Whitaker Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Whitaker Jr's head back.
That has opened up Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut even more.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Queen.
Queen connects with the punch.
Whitaker Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
Queen jabs Whitaker Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitaker Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Queen lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
Whitaker Jr blocks a head kick by Queen.
Whitaker Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen drops Whitaker Jr with a beautiful combination! Whitaker Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Queen is looking for the KO!
Whitaker Jr is rocked!
Whitaker Jr misses with a body kick.
Whitaker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Queen finish him?
Whitaker Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Queen lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
Whitaker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Queen moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
Queen tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Queen misses.
Whitaker Jr throws the kick towards the body but Queen avoids it.
Queen lands with a shot 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!
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Donk. Queen catches Whitaker Jr right on the button with a cross.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whitaker Jr sizes up Queen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitaker Jr takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a body punch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Queen defends well and Whitaker Jr ends up having to push Queen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queen checks a leg kick nicely.
Whitaker Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen checks the leg kick.
Queen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen avoids the head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Whitaker Jr misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Queen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Queen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Land Down Under. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McKay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koch throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKay connects with a leg kick. Koch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKay walks into a straight right hand from Koch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McKay!
Koch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKay finds it's way round the side to connect with Koch's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch tries to clinch there but McKay circles away.
McKay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cutthroat in the buildup to the fight.
Koch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKay at a distance.
Jab by McKay.
McKay blocks a low kick nicely.
Koch tries to bum rush McKay with a series of wild strikes but McKay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from McKay misses the target.
Koch is looking to clinch but McKay is avoiding it.
Koch ducks under a wild hook from McKay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by McKay as he connects with a hook.
McKay connects with a leg kick. Koch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKay throws a push kick but Koch slaps the foot to one side.
Koch throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKay slips under a jab from Koch.
That kick from Koch tenderised McKay's leg. McKay is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKay scoring well with a low kick there.
McKay throws a hook to the side of Koch's head but Koch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koch misses with an uppercut.
McKay misses with a left hand
and McKay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koch blocks a head kick by McKay.
Koch misses with a body kick.
Koch tried to score with a low kick but McKay checks it.
McKay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from McKay misses the target.
Koch flicks out a counter leg kick but McKay steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKay clobbers Koch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKay looks to land a left hand but Koch moved out of range nicely.
McKay connects with a nice looking jab.
McKay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKay with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKay.
An inside leg kick lands from McKay.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koch - the referee stops the clock and McKay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koch. McKay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McKay feints and then cracks Koch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koch down.
Koch slips under a jab from McKay.
Koch tries to counter with a clinch but McKay shakes him off and moves away.
McKay lands a leg kick that knocks Koch off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koch. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch throws the kick towards the body but McKay avoids it.
Koch misses with a right hand
and McKay counters with a low kick, right behind Koch 's knee.
McKay scores with a jab to the body.
McKay tests Koch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koch throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McKay misses with an uppercut.
Koch tries to counter with a clinch but McKay shakes him off and moves away.
Koch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKay.
McKay misses with an uppercut
and Koch counters with a good low kick that McKay was not able to check.
McKay punishes Koch's body with a nice straight punch.
Koch throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay avoids the body shot from Koch.
It looked like McKay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from McKay.
Koch gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McKay lands with a short shot to the head.
Koch controlling the action here for a moment.
Koch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKay lands a shot to the body.
McKay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKay throws a head punch that misses.
Koch gets through McKay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKay working aggressively here.
Koch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKay's elbow.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
A short right from Koch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McKay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKay if he has to take too many more of those.
Koch looks for the body kick but McKay saw that one coming.
McKay tried to counter with a leg kick but Koch avoided it.
Koch is looking to land body kicks.
Koch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koch checks the leg kick.
McKay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKay if he has to take too many more of those.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay throws a sloppy head kick and Koch moves out of range easily.
Koch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koch throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koch misses with a hook
enabling McKay to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch thows a leg kick but McKay checks it
and McKay counters with a stiff right hand.
McKay throws a leg kick but Koch checks it.
McKay misses with a looping left.
McKay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koch was well out of range. Poor timing from McKay.
Koch connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from McKay.
Koch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKay.
McKay misses with a double jab
and Koch counters with a leg kick.
Koch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKay.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McKay trying to control the position but instead, Koch has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKay into the cage.
Koch works on McKay's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch misses with the head strike.
McKay throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch.
Koch lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from McKay as the two fighters clinch.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob Koch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKay backwards.
McKay leaning against his opponent.
McKay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koch is keeping busy.
Koch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKay controlling the action here for a moment.
McKay blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch misses with a punch on the inside.
Koch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koch lands a right hand.
Koch misses with the head strike.
Koch misses with the head strike.
Koch struggles to land a body shot inside as McKay controls his hands.
Koch working aggressively here.
Koch tries to stall but McKay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay tries to work over Koch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKay is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koch on the inside.
Koch can't break the clinch.
Koch working aggressively here.
Koch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Koch.
Koch is trying to maintain a safe position but McKay gets an underhook and turns Koch into the cage.
McKay misses with a punch on the inside.
Koch lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koch.
McKay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koch's elbow.
McKay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koch is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKay.
McKay struggles to land a body shot inside as Koch controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Koch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koch misses with a hook
and McKay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKay throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McKay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKay.
Koch takes a swing at McKay's ribcage but misses.
McKay throws a body kick that misses
and Koch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McKay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koch misses with a hook. McKay ducked under it nicely.
Koch takes one on the button.
McKay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay throws a looping overhand right but Koch ducks down to avoid it.
Koch moves out of range of the strikes.
Koch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKay.
Koch throws the kick towards the body but McKay avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by McKay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koch.
Koch throws a hook but McKay blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from McKay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKay loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from McKay.
McKay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koch.
Koch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKay.
Koch walks into a jab.
McKay thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKay sets himself, and Koch steps forward looking for the clinch! McKay avoids it this time.
McKay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKay misses with a low kick.
McKay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koch's head.
Koch is rocked!
McKay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koch is still on wobbly legs! Can McKay finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Koch counter with a right hand.
McKay is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch cracks McKay with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McKay falls to his knees and Koch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Koch!
A very excited looking Jacob Koch rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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