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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urpilainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. Jutta Urpilainen 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jutta Urpilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urpilainen gets a clinch.
Mendes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Urpilainen can't fight it off and eventually Mendes manages to take the fight to the floor. Urpilainen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Urpilainen pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Urpilainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Urpilainen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urpilainen controlling the position.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Urpilainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urpilainen keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes won't allow Urpilainen to sweep him here.
Urpilainen is working an open guard so Mendes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Urpilainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendes slaps away a takedown attempt from Urpilainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Urpilainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes dodges the ground and pound from Urpilainen.
Mendes is pushing Urpilainen's head away, looking to escape. Urpilainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Mendes tries to bench press Urpilainen off him but Urpilainen keeps the position.
Urpilainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urpilainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Urpilainen just content to control the position.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Urpilainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Urpilainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Urpilainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendes wants to control but Urpilainen postures up.
Urpilainen wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Urpilainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Urpilainen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Urpilainen trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to hold on but Urpilainen pushes him away.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Urpilainen trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urpilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Urpilainen 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.
Urpilainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendes has Urpilainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Urpilainen successfully pulls guard.
Urpilainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes stands and steps away. Urpilainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendes avoids a kick to the body.
Urpilainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendes circles away.
Mendes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urpilainen moves in looking to clinch but Mendes pushes him off.
Urpilainen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jutta Urpilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urpilainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urpilainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Urpilainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Urpilainen is staying active.
Mendes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Urpilainen.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Urpilainen controls the pace.
Mendes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Urpilainen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urpilainen postures up.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Urpilainen from controlling successfully.
Urpilainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendes rushes Urpilainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes has clasped his hands together around Urpilainen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jutta Urpilainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendes tries to stand but Urpilainen is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urpilainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stands up and beckons Urpilainen to his feet.
Urpilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendes drives through and clinches with Urpilainen against the cage.
Urpilainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Urpilainen forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
Urpilainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendes uses from the top position.
Urpilainen has a closed guard, preventing Mendes from standing up.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes wanted to stand there but Urpilainen had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Urpilainen is tightening it up a little... Mendes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mendes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mendes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Urpilainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jutta Urpilainen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jutta Urpilainen waved his t-shirt featuring STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime has chosen Bring It as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 29 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nycky Downtime!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Downtime was not able to check.
Downtime throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Downtime misses with an uppercut.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downtime to the mat! Downtime manages to get full guard.
Downtime keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime pulls Bob in to control the position.
Downtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bob is controlling him.
Downtime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob passes Downtime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bob trying to mount his opponent but Downtime defends it.
Bob is nestled in close to Downtime, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Downtime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downtime gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Downtime trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob passes Downtime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bob wants to free his trapped foot but Downtime is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bob winds up and cracks Downtime with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bob looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downtime with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Downtime moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a strike but Downtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Downtime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Downtime wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Downtime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downtime stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Bob looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Downtime puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Downtime's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Downtime's back!
Downtime covering up well under a series of strikes from Bob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime prevents Bob from getting a body triangle.
Downtime trying to control the action but Bob just sinks the hooks in.
Bob thows a strike but Downtime uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Downtime as he ends up in Bob 's guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downtime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Downtime from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Downtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bob counters with a shoot takedown. Downtime fights it but they end up in guard.
Downtime seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Downtime is keeping the position.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Downtime working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bob has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bob is trying to control the action in half guard but Downtime is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Downtime keeping hold of Bob's head, controlling as best he can.
Billy Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob uses his free foot to push down on Downtime's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Downtime.
Bob trying to control but Downtime is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bob putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Downtime defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bob.
Bob lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Bob there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bob pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Downtime is trying desperately to improve position.
Bob thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime manages to control the position for a moment.
Bob controlling from the full mount.
Downtime tries to reverse the position but Bob maintains control.
Bob trying to control but Downtime is having none of it.
Bob goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Downtime is on top in guard.
Downtime stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
Bob pulls Downtime in close to prevent any damage.
Downtime looking to pass the guard.
Downtime trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Downtime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bob connects with a leg kick. Downtime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bob is thwarting Downtime's attempts to control the position.
Downtime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Downtime trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Downtime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Downtime manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Downtime stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Downtime wanted to stand there but Bob had control of the position.
Downtime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downtime is one step ahead there.
Downtime trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Downtime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nycky Downtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Downtime is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob pulls Downtime in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bob looks for the body kick but Downtime saw that one coming.
Bob throws a shot to the body.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downtime wants to land a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Downtime stuffs the takedown.
Downtime throws a chopping leg kick but Bob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Downtime slips under a jab from Bob.
Bob throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Downtime.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime motions for Bob to come forward. Downtime throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Downtime has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Downtime there as he acknowledges the shot.
Downtime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
Downtime lands a head kick. Bob smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downtime misses with a wild combination.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downtime can do to turn this around?
Bob takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Downtime to the ground. Bob is now in Downtime's guard.
Downtime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downtime being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bob 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe gets tackled into the cage by Huddlestone. Huddlestone maintains the clinch.
Huddlestone has Monroe pressed against the cage, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.
Huddlestone breaks the clinch.
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Huddlestone shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Huddlestone feints the counter takedown.
Huddlestone shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huddlestone back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Huddlestone feints the counter takedown.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Huddlestone is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huddlestone eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Huddlestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huddlestone somewhat.
Jon Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huddlestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huddlestone somewhat.
Huddlestone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Huddlestone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe looks to land a combination. Huddlestone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monroe throws a lazy head kick
and Huddlestone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huddlestone.
Monroe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huddlestone throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huddlestone throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
Huddlestone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huddlestone won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huddlestone on the side of the head.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huddlestone slips a jab from Monroe.
Huddlestone feints the counter takedown.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Monroe misses with a leg kick.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Huddlestone persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe throws a low kick but Huddlestone avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Huddlestone blocks the leg kick.
Huddlestone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huddlestone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt.
Huddlestone shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Huddlestone checks a leg kick nicely.
Huddlestone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monroe throws a hook but Huddlestone avoids it easily.
Huddlestone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Monroe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huddlestone is able to avoid easily.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Jon Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huddlestone.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
Huddlestone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!
Huddlestone decides to stand back up. Huddlestone steps back and let's Monroe get back to his feet.
Jon Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Huddlestone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a hook but Huddlestone avoids it easily.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Huddlestone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Huddlestone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huddlestone trying to advance position but Monroe counters by regaining guard.
Huddlestone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huddlestone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone gets to his feet. Monroe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huddlestone on the side of the head.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Huddlestone moved away.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huddlestone can do to turn this around?
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Huddlestone is just out of range.
Huddlestone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Huddlestone blocks a head kick by Monroe.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Huddlestone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huddlestone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huddlestone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monroe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huddlestone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
Monroe is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monroe won't allow Huddlestone to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Huddlestone slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huddlestone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monroe's waist but Monroe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huddlestone off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Huddlestone blocks the low kick.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huddlestone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Monroe.
Huddlestone swinging wildly here.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Huddlestone jumps back.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huddlestone shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
Jon Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Huddlestone moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Huddlestone ducks down to avoid it.
Huddlestone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Huddlestone blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huddlestone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huddlestone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huddlestone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huddlestone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
Huddlestone wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Huddlestone tries to free his leg and advance position but Monroe is retaining full guard.
Huddlestone trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Huddlestone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huddlestone is trying to ground and pound but Monroe uses the momentary lack of control by Huddlestone to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huddlestone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
Huddlestone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huddlestone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monroe is trying to stand up here but Huddlestone is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huddlestone manages to avoid it.
Huddlestone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe swings for the body but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huddlestone avoids the body shot from Monroe.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Huddlestone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Huddlestone pushes down on Monroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huddlestone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tom Huddlestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huddlestone is trying to control the action in half guard but Monroe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huddlestone to get the leverage.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is not content to let Huddlestone control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Huddlestone.
I think Monroe 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
Our winner, Jon Monroe, 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.
The defeated Tom Huddlestone had this to say: 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pot has chosen Showering of Money as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 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
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bruce Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Pot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Do enables Pot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Do manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pot wants to control from the top but Do keeps moving.
Pot throwing strikes but missing.
Pot throwing strikes from guard but Do blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot prevents Do from getting back to his feet.
Pot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Pot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pot swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Pot does no damage.
Pot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pot. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pot connects with a body shot that sends Do's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pot loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pot throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
Pot looks to land a combination but Do avoids it well.
Pot throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
Do is looking to counter the offense by Pot and move into the clinch.
A big right from Pot misses.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
Pot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Do has time to react.
Pot has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pot.
Do ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pot just misses with a punch to the body.
Do moves out of range as Pot strikes.
Pot throws a body shot but no joy.
As Pot tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Pot manages to avoid the attempt.
Pot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pot.
As Pot tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Pot manages to avoid the attempt.
Pot shoots in looking for a takedown. Do tries to sprawl out of it but Pot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Do manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pot.
Bruce Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pot.
Sloppy strikes from Pot. Those never looked like landing.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
Pot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pot takes a swing at Do's ribcage but misses.
Pot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do is fending him off so far but Pot persists. Nope, Do circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pot thuds a left hand into Do's body.
Pot misses with a wild body shot.
As Pot tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Pot manages to avoid the attempt.
Pot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Do takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Do's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Pot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Do tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pot manages to circle out of the way.
Pot misses with a looping right.
Pot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Pot.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
Pot loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pot throws a body shot but no joy.
Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pot. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
Pot misses with a few strikes there.
Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Do at a distance.
Pot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Do counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Do to the mat. Do regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pot wants to pass the guard but Do is keeping the position.
Pot throws an elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pot's guard. Nice move by Do!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pot trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Do stops Pot from standing up.
Do stopping the sweep attempt from Pot.
Pot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Do defends it easily.
Pot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pot is looking to sweep but instead, Do has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Do decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Do takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pot throws the left hand but Do avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Do moves into the clinch.
Do prevents the takedown attempt.
Pot is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do moves away.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Pot misses.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pot.
Pot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Pot throws a series of punches but Do moves out of range.
Pot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do blocks a jab.
Pot throws a jab but it's blocked by Do.
Do is looking to counter the offense by Pot and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pot takes a swing at Do's ribcage but misses.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
Pot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Do stuffs the takedown.
Do tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pot manages to circle out of the way.
Pot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pot closes the distance and clinches up with Do, looking for a takedown. Pot pushes Do against the cage but Do circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pot.
Pot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Do swivels and escapes.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck for Pot with that takedown attempt.
Do tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pot manages to circle out of the way.
Pot cracks Do with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pot throws a shot from downtown. Do moves away and avoids it.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Pot breaks away and moves out of range.
Pot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Pot tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Pot manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pot. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pot throws the left hand but Do avoids the punch easily.
Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pot. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pot looks to land a right hand but Do moved out of range.
As Pot tries to get set, Do tries to push him back and clinch up but Pot manages to avoid the attempt.
Pot misses the shot to the body.
Pot shoots in looking for a takedown but Do manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pot misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot throws an overhand right that lands on Do's shoulder, as Do tries to avoid the shot.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pot.
Pot misses with a combination
and Do counters by clinching up.
Pot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Do pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pot misses with a double jab.
Do tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pot manages to circle out of the way.
Pot throws the left hand but Do avoids the punch easily.
Bruce Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Pot misses the target.
Pot throws a right hand that Do ducks under and follows up with a left that Do also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jack Pot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Do is just riding it out for now. Pot eventually gives up the hold.
Do has one foot on Pot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Pot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Pot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Intimidation mixtape. Dickens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trick Daddy - Shut Up. 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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29
183 lbs
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35
175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buff Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickens jumps into guard, dragging Hunter to the mat.
Dickens is controlling Hunter's posture.
Dickens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
Dickens is controlling Hunter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Dickens is having none of it.
Dickens wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickens trying to control from the bottom.
Dickens missing with punches from the bottom.
Dickens keeping hold of Hunter's head, controlling as best he can.
Dickens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Dickens's head back.
Dickens closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Dickens pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickens moves out of range of the body kick from Hunter.
Dickens moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Buff Dickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dickens somewhat.
Dickens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickens. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a hook but Dickens blocks it.
Dickens misses with a hook.
Hunter throws a series of strikes that have Dickens backpedaling.
Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickens.
Dickens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hunter throws a series of punches but Dickens moves out of range.
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dickens throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickens.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickens or not.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Dickens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herb Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Dickens.
Hunter tries a knee to the head but Dickens blocks it.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Dickens's head.
Dickens lands a shot to the body.
Dickens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickens tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Dickens back against the cage.
Dickens blocks an uppercut.
Dickens is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Dickens into the cage.
Dickens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickens trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunter.
Dickens can't get the takedown.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunter digs a right hand into Dickens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dickens's gas tank.
Dickens looks winded!
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Dickens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
It looks like Buff Dickens has been cut.
Dickens misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Dickens wants the takedown. Hunter is fighting it off but Dickens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hunter's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buff Dickens's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Hunter lands.
Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react.
Dickens scoring well with a low kick there.
Dickens looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dickens. That's going to slow Hunter down.
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Hunter lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickens can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Dickens lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickens trying to move into half guard but instead Hunter has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens managing to control the position.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickens has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Dickens looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickens, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickens pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Dickens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Dickens.
Dickens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Dickens.
Dickens lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Dickens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Dickens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hunter can't fight it off and eventually Dickens manages to take the fight to the floor. Hunter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickens, into his guard.
Dickens is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Dickens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.
Hunter trying to control but Dickens is working from the bottom.
Dickens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buff Dickens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected.
Dickens gets a double leg takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buff Dickens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Dickens slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Dickens postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Dickens trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dickens scores with a leg kick.
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Dickens. Dickens maintains the clinch.
Dickens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickens blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Dickens tries to tie him up.
Dickens jumps guard.
Dickens looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickens, not yet.
Dickens is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Dickens trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dickens has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Dickens looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickens, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Dickens does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dickens.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter misses with a hook to the body
and Dickens counters with a one-two to the body.
Herb Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dickens throws a nice head kick!
Hunter lands a front kick.
Herb Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Dickens tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dickens keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Dickens.
Dickens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens looking to pass the guard.
Dickens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dickens throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Dickens wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Dickens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunter!
Dickens tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Dickens tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buff Dickens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dickens 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buff Dickens!
After the big win, Buff Dickens made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors LOPS 160q $149 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retale comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Reiska Pekka Retale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lickertwat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Retale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Retale connects with a solid leg kick.
Lickertwat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Retale looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lickertwat trying to control the action but Retale is working from the bottom.
Retale is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Retale taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Reiska Pekka Retale has been cut.
We've been hearing good reports from Lickertwat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lickertwat trying to control the action but Retale is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lickertwat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lickertwat working the ground and pound.
Lickertwat working away.
Retale is looking to reverse the position.
Lickertwat taking a breather here.
Lickertwat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Retale struggling a bit here.
Retale is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lickertwat connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lickertwat tries to move to mount but Retale blocks the move with his legs.
Lickertwat working the ground and pound.
Lickertwat trying to control the position but Retale is working away.
Lickertwat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Lickertwat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Retale can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat working the ground and pound.
Lickertwat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Retale manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lickertwat thows a huge punch but Retale dodges it nicely.
Lickertwat lands with a punch from half guard.
Lickertwat lands strikes from half guard.
Lickertwat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lickertwat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lickertwat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Retale is not content to let Lickertwat control the position.
Lickertwat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lickertwat looks to land a strike but Retale avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Retale has his hands on Lickertwat's head, controlling the position.
Retale is trying to keep Lickertwat in close.
Retale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lickertwat keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Lickertwat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Retale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lickertwat.
Retale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
That's time! Lickertwat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lickertwat lands with a kick to the temple. Retale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Retale throws a hook but Lickertwat blocks it.
Lickertwat catches Retale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Retale misses the shot to the body.
Retale throws an off balance right hand
and Lickertwat counters with a straight right hand.
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retale.
Lickertwat attempts a counter takedown but Retale avoids it well and moves away.
Retale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lickertwat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Retale swinging wildly here.
Retale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale misses with a series of wild punches.
Lickertwat throws a quick counter head kick but Retale was just out of range.
Lickertwat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Retale misses with a kick to the body
and Retale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Retale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lickertwat at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat misses with a wild body shot.
Retale unleashes a big counter combination but Lickertwat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot.
Lickertwat sets himself, and Retale steps forward looking for the clinch! Lickertwat avoids it this time.
Retale misses with an uppercut. Lickertwat saw that one coming.
Lickertwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Retale is just out of range.
Lickertwat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lickertwat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice body punch from Retale.
Retale slips a straight right by Lickertwat.
Retale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lickertwat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Retale can do to turn this around?
Lickertwat misses with a hook. Retale ducked under it nicely.
Lickertwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Retale looks for the body kick but Lickertwat saw that one coming.
Retale dodges the punch combination from Lickertwat.
Retale misses with a two punch combination.
Retale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reiska Pekka Retale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lickertwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat looks for a takedown but Retale sprawls well.
Retale throws a right and a left that Lickertwat avoids nicely.
Lickertwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Retale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Retale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lickertwat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Retale avoids it really well and circles away.
Lickertwat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Retale slips a jab from Lickertwat.
Retale misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Retale. Retale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Retale clinches.
Retale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
A head punch on the inside from Retale fails to land.
Lickertwat tightens his grip and picks Retale up, before dumping him to the ground. Retale manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lickertwat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Retale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Retale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lickertwat looking to sit in guard and control but Retale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lickertwat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Retale's guard.
Lickertwat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Retale looking for a sweep. Not yet Retale, not yet.
Lickertwat trying to control but Retale is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Retale throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lickertwat as he connects with a hook.
Retale scores with a push kick.
Lickertwat tried to score with a low kick but Retale checks it.
Retale tries to counter with a clinch but Lickertwat shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Retale misses the target.
Retale misses with a two punch combination.
Retale throws a lazy right hand but Lickertwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the head.
Retale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Retale misses with a body kick.
Retale with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lickertwat.
Retale drives through and clinches with Lickertwat against the cage.
Lickertwat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Retale is looking to control Lickertwat's arms but Lickertwat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Retale has his back to the cage.
Retale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lickertwat's face.
It looks like AL Lickertwat has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat misses with a body punch.
Retale trying to land knees to the body.
Lickertwat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lickertwat on the inside.
Lickertwat blocks an uppercut.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Retale throws an elbow but it misses.
Retale prevents a body shot from Lickertwat.
Retale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Retale missing with knees to the body.
Retale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Retale can't find room to land a body shot as Lickertwat controls the action.
Retale swings wildly with an uppercut but Lickertwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lickertwat takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Retale avoids a wild elbow strike from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lickertwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lickertwat trying to stall but Retale improves his position.
Good body shot from Retale.
Lickertwat has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
A head punch on the inside from Lickertwat fails to land.
Lickertwat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Retale tries to land knees in the clinch but Lickertwat avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lickertwat misses with some punches.
Lickertwat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Retale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Retale as Lickertwat tries to tie him up.
Retale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lickertwat takes an elbow to the temple.
Lickertwat lands with a right to the head.
Retale misses with a punch to the body.
Retale landing knees to the body.
Lickertwat blocking some punches.
Retale tries to land a knee to the head but Lickertwat blocks with his arms.
Retale is leaning against Lickertwat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Retale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Retale.
Lickertwat is rocked!
A short uppercut from Retale.
Oh Lickertwat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lickertwat avoiding damage as Retale throws knees to the body.
Lickertwat blocking some punches.
Lickertwat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lickertwat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Retales head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Retale fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale avoids a wild elbow strike from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Retale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Retale lands an uppercut.
Lickertwat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Retale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AL Lickertwat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Retale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Retale lands an uppercut.
Retale lands a shot to the body.
Lickertwat manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Retale as Lickertwat shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick that misses.
Retale misses with a body shot.
Retale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Retale connects with a single shot there.
Retale throws a lazy head kick
and Lickertwat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Retale.
Retale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Retale throws a series of strikes that have Lickertwat backpedaling.
Lickertwat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lickertwat moves out of range of the leg kick from Retale.
Lickertwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Retale moves away.
Retale misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lickertwat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Retale moves into the clinch.
Retale scores a nice knee to the body.
Retale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lickertwat backwards.
A knee to the head by Retale.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Retale throws a head punch that misses.
Lickertwat struggles to land a body shot inside as Retale controls his hands.
Lickertwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lickertwat gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Retale regains guard.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Retale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lickertwat throwing strikes but missing.
Lickertwat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Retale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat controls Retale momentarily but Retale frees himself.
Retale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale pushing down on Lickertwat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lickertwat seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lickertwat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lickertwat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lickertwat has Retale pulled in close to control his posture.
Retale wants to pass the guard but Lickertwat is keeping the position.
Lickertwat 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.
Lickertwat trying to control the position.
Lickertwat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Retale defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat is trying to control the position but Retale postures up.
Lickertwat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lickertwat keeping moving, preventing Retale from controlling successfully.
Lickertwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Retale won't allow Lickertwat to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lickertwat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lickertwat lands in his opponent's guard.
Lickertwat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lickertwat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lickertwat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Retale being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Retale keeps moving.
Lickertwat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lickertwat trying to control but Retale is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat won't allow Retale to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Retale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lickertwat dives in and scores a takedown into Retale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that AL Lickertwat will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Retale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot.
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retale.
Lickertwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lickertwat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Retale's head.
Lickertwat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Retale throws a lazy uppercut
and Lickertwat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Retale just misses with a punch to the body.
Retale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lickertwats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lickertwat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Retale only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A cross from Lickertwat lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat connects with a body shot.
Retale lands with a shot to the body.
Retale misses with a body kick.
Retale misses with a straight right.
Lickertwat shoots in for a double leg but Retale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Retale throws a right hand that Lickertwat ducks under and follows up with a left that Lickertwat also avoids with ease.
Retale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lickertwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Retale.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat shoots in looking for a takedown. Retale tries to sprawl out of it but Lickertwat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Retale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lickertwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Retale tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lickertwat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Retale. No joy for Lickertwat on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AL Lickertwat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retale scores with a hook to the body. Lickertwat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lickertwat misses with a wild combination.
Retale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lickertwat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lickertwat dives in for a single leg takedown but Retale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Retale.
Retale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lickertwat feinted with a counter takedown.
Lickertwat lands with an overhand left.
Lickertwat misses with a right hand
and Retale counters with a body kick.
Reiska Pekka Retale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lickertwat misses with a hook.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Retale slips the punch.
Lickertwat dodges the punch combination from Retale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Retale.
Lickertwat scoring well with a low kick there.
Retale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Retale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Retale gets caught flat footed, as Lickertwat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lickertwat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Retale controls Lickertwat momentarily but Lickertwat frees himself.
Retale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lickertwat is one step ahead there.
AL Lickertwat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Lickertwat stopping the sweep attempt from Retale.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lickertwat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Retale throws a jab but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat is looking to counter punch.
Retale misses with a looping right.
Retale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
AL Lickertwat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lickertwat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, AL Lickertwat made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean-Marc Mormeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean-Marc Mormeck!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mormeck drops his hands momentarily and Landry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Landry throws a head kick but Mormeck moves out of range.
Mormeck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Landry avoids a kick to the body.
Landry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mormeck just manages to avoid it.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Mormeck blocks the low kick.
Mormeck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Landry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mormeck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Landry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mormeck.
Landry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Landry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Landry swings for the body but Mormeck moves out of range.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mormeck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landry checks a leg kick.
It looked like Landry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mormeck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mormeck.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mormeck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck swats away the attempt to clinch by Landry.
Landry swings widly with a right hand
and Mormeck counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mormeck.
Mormeck throws a leg kick but Landry moved away.
Mormeck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Landry throws a big shot that misses.
Mormeck tries a quick counter leg kick but Landry is wise to it.
Mormeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
Landry misses with a straight right.
Landry wants to clinch.
Mormeck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Landry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Landry lands with a straight right. Mormeck didn't see that one coming.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mormeck, right into the meat.
Mormeck moves out of range of the body kick from Landry.
Mormeck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mormeck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cletus Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landry misses with a double jab
and Mormeck counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Mormeck throws out a counter right but Landry avoids it with no problem.
Mormeck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Landry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Landry lands a jab to the head.
Mormeck fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Landry. That snapped Mormeck's head back.
Mormeck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Mormeck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mormeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry tries to clinch but Mormeck is having none of it.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Mormeck is just out of range.
Mormeck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Landry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mormeck tries for a takedown but Landry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Landry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jean-Marc Mormeck has been cut.
Mormeck throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Mormeck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Landry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Landry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mormeck has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mormeck trying to control the position but Landry is working away.
You can see the frustration on Landry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Landry tries to improve position but can't.
Landry sneaks back into half guard.
Landry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mormeck.
Mormeck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Landry is looking to control Mormeck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Landry avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Marc Mormeck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Marc Mormeck'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.
Landry misses with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mormeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mormeck slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
A countering left hand to the body from Mormeck misses.
Mormeck tries to score with a low kick but Landry moves his leg out of the way.
Mormeck works the jab nicely.
Jean-Marc Mormeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mormeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mormeck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mormeck swats away the attempt to clinch by Landry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormeck throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mormeck.
Mormeck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landry closes the distance but Mormeck moves to the side
and Mormeck counters with a leg kick.
Cletus Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Landry.
Mormeck is rocked!
Mormeck throws a leg kick
and Landry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mormeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Landry finish him?
Mormeck is breathing heavily.
Landry sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mormeck's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mormeck's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cletus Landry!
Cletus Landry 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Yakovchenko has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Zander McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch.
It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yakovchenko cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yakovchenko 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.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Yakovchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakovchenko tries to avoid it.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Yakovchenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Yakovchenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yakovchenko avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Yakovchenko works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakovchenko throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Yakovchenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGuire won't be happy with that.
McGuire is trying to control Yakovchenko's posture but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yakovchenko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
You get the feeling that McGuire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McGuire tries to control Yakovchenko's body but Yakovchenko pushes him off. McGuire squirms to his side and now Yakovchenko has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yakovchenko.
McGuire tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yakovchenko raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGuire because Yakovchenko loaded up on that one.
McGuire tries to hold on but Yakovchenko postures up.
Yakovchenko prevents McGuire from getting the reversal.
Yakovchenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has given up his back here.
McGuire fending off the submission attempt from Yakovchenko.
McGuire defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yakovchenko's arms.
Yakovchenko is not going to allow McGuire to sit and survive in this position.
Yakovchenko has the hooks in. McGuire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McGuire has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McGuire trying to get back to his feet but Yakovchenko is in full control for now.
McGuire showing good submission defense here.
McGuire wants to control his opponent's hands but Yakovchenko gets his hands free.
Yakovchenko throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yakovchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakovchenko.
McGuire is looking to wear down Yakovchenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Yakovchenko moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Yakovchenko avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Yakovchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yakovchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakovchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Yakovchenko jumps back.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Yakovchenko breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko with a nice cross.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Yakovchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Yakovchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Yakovchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko slips a jab from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire works Yakovchenko's body with a nice hook.
Yakovchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yakovchenko checks it well.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Yakovchenko.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yakovchenko slips a jab from McGuire.
Yakovchenko tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovchenko.
A big left from Yakovchenko misses.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Yakovchenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Yakovchenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Yakovchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yakovchenko.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Yakovchenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Yakovchenko's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Yakovchenko's knee but Yakovchenko avoids it well.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire thumps Yakovchenko with a low kick.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakovchenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yakovchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire 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 Yakovchenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yakovchenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yakovchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Yakovchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Yakovchenko's front leg with a kick but Yakovchenko checks it.
Yakovchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Yakovchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Yakovchenko avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to move into range but Yakovchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Yakovchenko moved away.
Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakovchenko drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakovchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Yakovchenko had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko blocks a jab.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yakovchenko counters with a shoot takedown. McGuire fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Yakovchenko from controlling successfully.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Yakovchenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
Yakovchenko throws an elbow but McGuire slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yakovchenko is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Yakovchenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yakovchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGuire is working to get back to half guard.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws some wild stikes that McGuire manages to avoid easily.
Igor Yakovchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Yakovchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yakovchenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGuire looks a forlorn figure.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Yakovchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGuire is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yakovchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire throws a head kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws a quick counter head kick but Yakovchenko was just out of range.
Yakovchenko swinging wildly here.
Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a hook. Yakovchenko ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko moved away.
Yakovchenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire thumps Yakovchenko with a low kick.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
Yakovchenko cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yakovchenko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Yakovchenko didn't see that one coming.
Yakovchenko misses with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovchenko instigates a clinch.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yakovchenko is defending well for now.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yakovchenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Yakovchenko.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Yakovchenko blocks with his arms.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
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!
Yakovchenko blocks the elbow strike.
Yakovchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko is working McGuire over against the cage.
Yakovchenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yakovchenko is defending well for now.
Yakovchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Yakovchenko's belly button to the back.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Yakovchenko.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakovchenko lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Yakovchenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yakovchenko.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Yakovchenko throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Yakovchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire clobbers Yakovchenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Yakovchenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Yakovchenko was not able to check.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Yakovchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Yakovchenko throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Yakovchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakovchenko wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Yakovchenko is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yakovchenko manages to break the clinch.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire takes one on the button.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakovchenko tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovchenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakovchenko can't break the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakovchenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGuire just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGuire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko manages to pull guard.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Yakovchenko keeps moving.
Yakovchenko looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
Yakovchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Yakovchenko.
Well Yakovchenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Yakovchenko 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ice Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urskilz keeps Drago at a distance using the push kick.
Urskilz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Ice Drago has been cut.
Urskilz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drago blocks a head kick by Urskilz.
Drago lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drago.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drago - that will leave a mark!
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drago tries to land a leg kick but Urskilz saw it coming and moves away.
Urskilz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick from Urskilz misses.
A jab from Drago does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urskilz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urskilz.
Urskilz misses with a hook
and Urskilz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urskilz looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urskilz throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
Urskilz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Urskilz.
Urskilz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Urskilz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urskilz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago is looking to counter the offense by Urskilz and move into the clinch.
Urskilz lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urskilz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Urskilz.
Urskilz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago scores with a sloppy right hand. Urskilz should have avoided that one.
A jab from Drago misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urskilz throws a jab but it's blocked by Drago.
Urskilz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drago throws a sloppy body shot
and Urskilz counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
Urskilz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Urskilz missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urskilz throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a leg kick.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urskilz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urskilz lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urskilz.
Urskilz misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Urskilz. That snapped Drago's head back.
Drago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urskilz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urskilz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urskilz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urskilz lands a glancing blow to the side of Drago's head.
Drago blocks a head kick by Urskilz.
Urskilz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Urskilz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago throws a powerful right kick. Urskilz tried to block low but the kick was high! Urskilz was taken right off of his feet! Drago jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ice Drago!
Ice Drago is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Ice Drago 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski scores with a head kick.
Krasnodebski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Iron's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krasnodebski checks a leg kick.
Krasnodebski looks to land a body kick but Iron moved away.
Iron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krasnodebski can pounce on him.
Iron is looking to slow Krasnodebski down with leg kicks.
Iron catches Krasnodebski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick but Iron moves out of range.
Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krasnodebski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Krasnodebski throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krasnodebski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krasnodebski looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but Iron checks it.
Krasnodebski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krasnodebski clobbers Iron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Krasnodebski throws a shot from downtown. Iron moves away and avoids it.
As Krasnodebski backs away, Iron returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Iron scores with a body shot.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Iron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron lands a body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iron feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krasnodebski looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Iron scores with a jab to the body.
Krasnodebski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iron can pounce on him.
Iron forces Krasnodebski back against the cage and clinches.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Iron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krasnodebski misses with some punches.
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Krasnodebski back against the cage.
Krasnodebski blocks a body shot from Iron.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krasnodebski as Iron tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iron lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch but Iron is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Iron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krasnodebski.
Iron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krasnodebski.
It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Krasnodebski tests Iron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Krasnodebski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krasnodebski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron is looking to wear down Krasnodebski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iron swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Iron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a hook but Iron blocks it.
As Krasnodebski looks to move away, Iron throws a big counter combo bu Krasnodebski just gets out of the way.
Iron throws the left hand but Krasnodebski avoids the punch easily.
Krasnodebski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krasnodebski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krasnodebski thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Krasnodebski as he connects with a hook.
Krasnodebski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krasnodebski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron.
Iron walks into a stiff left hand from Krasnodebski.
Iron tests Krasnodebski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krasnodebski misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Krasnodebski gets tackled into the cage by Iron. Iron maintains the clinch.
Krasnodebski trying to stall but Iron improves his position.
Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krasnodebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Iron lands a nice looking body shot.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Iron counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range and Iron settles back down.
Krasnodebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron moves out of range of the body kick from Krasnodebski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Iron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a shot from downtown. Iron moves away and avoids it.
It appears Iron was looking to counter with a kick there.
Iron 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.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krasnodebski throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron throws a wild body kick that Krasnodebski sees coming a mile off.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krasnodebski.
Iron half committed to a counter leg kick.
Krasnodebski takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski blocks a low kick nicely.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Iron.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Krasnodebski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krasnodebski throws the kick towards the body but Iron avoids it.
Iron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krasnodebski moves out of range as Iron strikes.
Iron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krasnodebski cracks Iron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski lands a jab.
Krasnodebski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Krasnodebski throws a hook but Iron avoids it easily.
Iron tries to keep at a distance but Krasnodebski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron takes a shot to the head.
Iron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krasnodebski throws a nice looking combination but Iron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron slips a jab and a cross from Krasnodebski.
Nice defenses there by Krasnodebski.
Iron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krasnodebski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iron swats away the attempt to clinch by Krasnodebski.
Iron scores with the left hand. Krasnodebski knows he should have avoided that one.
Krasnodebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron tries to move into range but Krasnodebski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krasnodebski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krasnodebski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krasnodebski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Iron if he has to take too many more of those.
Krasnodebski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Krasnodebski. That snapped Iron's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnodebski connects with a right hand. Iron shakes it off.
Krasnodebski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krasnodebski cracks the inside of Iron's front leg.
Krasnodebski throws a sloppy head kick and Iron moves out of range easily.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
Good leg kick by Iron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron works Krasnodebski's body with a nice hook.
Krasnodebski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
Krasnodebski feints the counter takedown.
Krasnodebski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron tried to score with a low kick but Krasnodebski checks it.
Krasnodebski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Iron defends it well.
Iron connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Krasnodebski as he connects with a hook.
Iron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krasnodebski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Iron thuds a left hand into Krasnodebski's body.
Krasnodebski misses with a looping left.
Krasnodebski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krasnodebski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iron. Iron obviously looking to wear him down.
Iron misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iron. That's going to slow Krasnodebski down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krasnodebski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krasnodebski throws a hook but Iron blocks it.
Krasnodebski tries to land a front kick but Iron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iron throws a front kick that sends Krasnodebski stumbling back into the cage.
Iron slips a jab from Krasnodebski.
Iron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krasnodebski is breathing heavily.
Krasnodebski tries to land a front kick but Iron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iron misses with a body kick.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Krasnodebski throws the kick towards the body but Iron avoids it.
Krasnodebski throws a front kick aimed at Iron's knee but Iron avoids it well.
Iron scores with a hook.
A jab from Krasnodebski finds it's way through Iron's defenses.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Krasnodebski avoids the head kick by Iron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iron throws the kick towards the body but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Iron misses with an uppercut.
Krasnodebski misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iron.
Iron checks a low kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krasnodebski wants to slow Iron down by chopping away at his legs.
Krasnodebski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krasnodebski throws a hook but Iron blocks it.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses.
Iron lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Gotard Krasnodebski's cut even more.
Iron looks for the body kick but Krasnodebski saw that one coming.
Iron is looking to slow Krasnodebski down with leg kicks.
Iron misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Iron. That's going to slow Krasnodebski down.
Krasnodebski throws a shot from downtown. Iron moves away and avoids it.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Iron fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krasnodebski just manages to avoid it.
Krasnodebski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krasnodebski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iron moves into range and clinches up with Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands a nice uppercut.
Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krasnodebski.
Iron breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krasnodebski manages to avoid it.
Iron throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski moved away.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Iron avoids it.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Iron's front leg with a kick but Iron checks it.
Krasnodebski misses with a left hand
and Iron counters with a nice uppercut.
Krasnodebski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krasnodebski thows a leg kick but Iron checks it
and Iron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krasnodebski clobbers Iron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Krasnodebski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron counters with a slapping leg kick.
Krasnodebski scores with a nice head shot.
Iron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick as Iron jumps back.
Krasnodebski lands with a straight right. Iron didn't see that one coming.
Iron moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krasnodebski swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands a shot to the body.
Krasnodebski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Krasnodebski blocks an uppercut.
Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crabby Iron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krasnodebski.
Iron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iron lands a hook that snaps the head of Krasnodebski backwards.
Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that Iron semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron. That snapped Krasnodebski's head back.
Iron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Iron.
Iron lands with a straight right. Krasnodebski didn't see that one coming.
Krasnodebski throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krasnodebski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krasnodebski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron.
Krasnodebski cracks Iron with an open hand slap.
Iron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Iron loads up on a big right hand but Krasnodebski slips the punch.
Krasnodebski avoids the body shot from Iron.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Iron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krasnodebski lands a lovely overhand right.
Iron moves out of range of the body kick.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iron lands with a straight right. Krasnodebski didn't see that one coming.
Iron checks a low kick from Krasnodebski.
Iron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krasnodebski checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron wants to slow Krasnodebski down by chopping away at his legs.
Krasnodebski feints the counter takedown.
Krasnodebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron wants to land a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range.
And Krasnodebski tries to counter it with a takedown but Iron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron throwing a counter right hand but Krasnodebski manages to avoid it.
Krasnodebski misses the jab.
Iron tries a low kick but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Iron checks a leg kick.
Iron throws a body kick that misses.
Krasnodebski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Iron defends it well.
Krasnodebski throws a front kick that sends Iron stumbling back into the cage.
Iron scores with a leg kick.
Iron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Iron lands a jab to Krasnodebski's midsection.
Krasnodebski misses with an uppercut. Iron saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iron misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski feints the counter takedown.
Iron throws a low kick but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Iron fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Iron does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron misses the target.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Krasnodebski's corner calls for a 1-2. Krasnodebski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iron throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krasnodebski throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron counters with a leg kick.
Krasnodebski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnodebski connects with a leg kick. Iron looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krasnodebski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Iron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick
and Iron counters with a left to the body.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron lands a glancing blow to the side of Krasnodebski's head.
Iron wants to land a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range.
Krasnodebski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krasnodebski misses with an uppercut
and Iron counters with an outside leg kick.
Krasnodebski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iron misses with a low kick as Krasnodebski jumps back.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Krasnodebski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krasnodebski throws a shot from downtown. Iron moves away and avoids it.
Krasnodebski takes one to the chin there.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron.
Krasnodebski lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Krasnodebski. That snapped Iron's head back.
Krasnodebski wants to clinch but Iron slips to the side
and Iron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Iron.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick
and Iron counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krasnodebski's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Iron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krasnodebski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iron has time to react.
Iron avoids a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Iron's front leg with a kick but Iron checks it.
A big right from Krasnodebski misses.
Iron loads up on a big right hand but Krasnodebski slips the punch.
Crabby Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab to the body
and Iron counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krasnodebski's knee momentarily.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Iron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iron.
Krasnodebski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krasnodebski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iron wants to land a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Krasnodebski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krasnodebski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Iron defends it well.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Iron avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Iron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski catches Iron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krasnodebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krasnodebski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krasnodebski throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Iron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krasnodebski.
Iron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krasnodebski tries to bum rush Iron with a series of wild strikes but Iron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krasnodebski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Iron. Beautiful body shot.
Krasnodebski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krasnodebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iron at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Iron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krasnodebski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krasnodebski looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron counters with a slapping leg kick.
Krasnodebski cracks Iron with a good jab.
Iron has closed the distance and engaged Krasnodebski in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnodebski's elbow.
Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krasnodebski scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krasnodebski.
Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krasnodebski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krasnodebski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Crabby Iron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
That's time! Iron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krasnodebski connects with a solid leg kick.
Krasnodebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krasnodebski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iron.
Iron feints and then cracks Krasnodebski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krasnodebski down.
Krasnodebski works the jab nicely.
Iron misses with a low kick as Krasnodebski jumps back.
Krasnodebski cracks Iron with an open hand slap.
Krasnodebski missing with a left hand there. Iron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iron misses with a kick to the body.
Iron throws a solid leg kick but Krasnodebski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iron.
Krasnodebski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Iron misses with a body kick.
Krasnodebski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iron lands a leg kick that knocks Krasnodebski off balance momentarily.
Krasnodebski misses with an uppercut. Iron saw that one coming.
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!
Krasnodebski misses with a hook
and Iron counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Krasnodebski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krasnodebski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Krasnodebski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iron. That one must have hurt.
Iron throws out a loose jab but Krasnodebski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krasnodebski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krasnodebski checks it well.
You can see that Krasnodebski has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A telegraphed right hand from Krasnodebski misses the target.
Krasnodebski misses the shot to the body.
Iron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iron throws a series of punches but Krasnodebski avoids them all with ease.
Krasnodebski is looking to slow Iron down with leg kicks.
Iron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krasnodebski is able to avoid easily.
Krasnodebski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Iron defends it well.
Iron moves in looking to clinch but Krasnodebski pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Iron throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Krasnodebski lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the body kick from Iron.
Iron tries a low kick but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krasnodebski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Krasnodebski throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
Krasnodebski clobbers Iron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron lands with a shot to the body.
Iron throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Iron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands a nice shot that snaps Iron's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
Iron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krasnodebski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krasnodebski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krasnodebski.
A swing and a miss from Krasnodebski.
It appears Iron was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Krasnodebski misses.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Iron scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krasnodebski - that will leave a mark!
Iron avoids the body shot from Krasnodebski.
That kick from Krasnodebski tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krasnodebski. That's going to slow Iron down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Krasnodebski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Krasnodebski. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Iron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krasnodebski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krasnodebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Krasnodebski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
Krasnodebski lands a jab to the head.
Krasnodebski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krasnodebski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Iron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron misses with a body shot.
Krasnodebski with the counter takedown but Iron avoids it easily.
Iron moves out of range as Krasnodebski throws a body kick.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Iron throws a series of punches but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Iron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krasnodebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotard Krasnodebski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krasnodebski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crabby Iron!
Crabby Iron retains his lightweight title!
Crabby Iron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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