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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Timo Vesala acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buggy Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Clown.
Good shot there by Clown.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buggy Clown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Vesala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vesala throws a jab when Clown was well out of range.
Clown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clown misses with an uppercut. Vesala saw that one coming.
That kick from Clown tenderised Vesala's leg. Vesala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vesala throws out a powerful jab.
Vesala loads up on a big right hand but Clown slips the punch.
Clown scores with a leg kick.
Vesala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Vesala dives in for a single leg takedown but Clown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched 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!
Clown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vesala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clown did well to prevent Vesala getting side control.
Vesala is keen to just control but Clown is a slippery customer.
Vesala is looking to advance position but Clown won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown is trying to stand up here but Vesala is controlling him well.
Clown is defending against the submission attempts here by Vesala.
Clown manages to get to full guard.
Clown wants to stand up but Vesala is controlling him.
Clown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clown is looking to stand up but Vesala isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clown keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Clown scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Clown is looking to slow Vesala down with leg kicks.
Clown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clown throws a jab when Vesala was well out of range.
Vesala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clown on the side of the head.
Vesala takes a swing at Clown's ribcage but misses.
Clown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Vesala misses its intended target.
Clown's corner calls for a 1-2. Clown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vesala looks to land a left hand but Clown moved out of range nicely.
Clown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vesala.
Buggy Clown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Good exchange - Clown coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesala.
Clown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vesala's guard.
Clown throwing strikes from guard but Vesala blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clown.
Vesala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vesala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vesala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clown wants to control from the top but Vesala keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown throws a strike but Vesala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clown wants to sweep but no luck.
Vesala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vesala prevents Clown from getting back to his feet.
Clown kicks Vesala off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Clown.
Clown looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clown.
Vesala blocks a jab.
Clown misses the jab.
Vesala staying out of range there.
Clown misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buggy Clown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clown with a nice cross.
Clown stuffs the takedown attempt from Vesala. Vesala gets slowly back to his feet.
Vesala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clown on the side of the head.
Clown staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Clown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clown throws a solid leg kick but Vesala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clown.
Clown throws a shot from downtown. Vesala moves away and avoids it.
Clown lands a jab to the nose.
Clown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vesala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Clown - just one landing.
Clown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vesala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clown lands with a hook. Vesala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clown throws a leg kick but Vesala moved away.
Vesala with the counter takedown but Clown avoids it easily.
Vesala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vesala scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vesala blocks a leg kick.
Vesala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clown misses with a looping right.
Clown looks to throw the jab but Vesala is out of range.
Vesala looks to throw the jab but Clown is out of range.
Clown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vesala on the side of the head.
Vesala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vesala slips under a jab from Clown.
Clown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vesala!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala sneaks back into half guard.
Clown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vesala's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown thows a huge punch but Vesala dodges it nicely.
Vesala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clown pulls his head out easily.
Vesala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clown.
Clown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vesala can do to turn this around?
Vesala looking for submissions off his back.
Vesala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vesala trying to control from the bottom.
Clown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vesala tries to roll over but Clown keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vesala being controlled here, momentarily.
Vesala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vesala looking for a guillotine here but Clown defends easily.
Clown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vesala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clown stacks Vesala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clown!
Vesala takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clown working away.
Clown lands a nice forearm strike.
Clown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working.
Clown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vesala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buggy Clown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vesala shoots in but no luck this time.
Buggy Clown is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vesala keeping moving, preventing Clown from controlling successfully.
Buggy Clown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesala has his foot on Clown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clown works his way back into a safe position though.
Clown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vesala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vesala pushes a forearm under Clown's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Clown is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Vesala!
Timo Vesala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hae Ki Park has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hae Ki Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Park's head.
It looks like Hae Ki Park has been cut.
Malmsteen gets tackled into the cage by Park. Park maintains the clinch.
Malmsteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Park as the two fighters clinch.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen lands a shot to the body.
Park is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Park.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malmsteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Malmsteen is leaning against Park and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Park.
Park doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Malmsteen on the inside.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Malmsteen lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Malmsteen.
A left hand lands to the body for Malmsteen.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Park trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Park throws an elbow but misses.
Park throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parks head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Malmsteen on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a body punch.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Park lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park misses with some punches.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malmsteen - that landed with a thud.
Park blocking some punches.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
A short right from Park.
Malmsteen pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Park creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Park lands a body shot in the clinch.
Park missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Malmsteen.
Park is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Park avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Malmsteen.
A short right from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Malmsteen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park is looking to control Malmsteen's arms but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Park has his back to the cage.
Park looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Malmsteen works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
Park lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Park controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Park.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Park just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malmsteen's brow.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Park blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malmsteen 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.
Malmsteen tries to clinch but Park moves out of range.
Malmsteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Park swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Park stalks Malmsteen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malmsteen's face. Malmsteen staggers backwards, shaken.
Malmsteen tries to clinch but Park is having none of it.
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Park.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malmsteen! But no joy.
Park misses the body punch
and Malmsteen counters by moving into the clinch.
Park misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Park just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malmsteen's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park throws an elbow but it misses.
Malmsteen is trying to break the clinch but Park has him pressed against the cage.
Park blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Park.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Park is trying to maintain a safe position but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns Park into the cage.
Park tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Park is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malmsteen lands with a short shot to the head.
Malmsteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Park takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Park blocking some punches.
Malmsteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Park blocks it.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Park blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Park displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malmsteen up against the cage.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Park's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malmsteen.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malmsteen.
Park misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Park avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Malmsteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parks head.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malmsteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Park throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park prevents a body shot from Malmsteen.
Park blocking some punches.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
Malmsteen being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malmsteen.
Park blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Park.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Park tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen digs a right hand into Park's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Park's gas tank.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Park pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yngwie Malmsteen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Park throws an elbow that misses.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen lands a right hand.
Park throws a punch but it's blocked by Malmsteen.
Park lands a left hand.
Park cracks Malmsteen with a nice body shot.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Park misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Malmsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malmsteen misses with a left hand
and Malmsteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Park.
Malmsteen misses with a kick to the body
and Park counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Park misses with an uppercut.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Park.
Malmsteen wants to land a leg kick but Park is out of range.
Park keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen checks a leg kick.
Park lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
Park moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Park. That's going to slow Malmsteen down.
Park is looking to chop away at Malmsteen's legs.
Park waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malmsteen.
Malmsteen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Park misses with a straight left.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Park manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malmsteen blocks a jab.
Malmsteen connects with a crisp jab.
Park lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malmsteen at a distance.
Malmsteen misses with a straight right.
Malmsteen throws a big shot that misses.
Park misses with an uppercut. Malmsteen saw that one coming.
Hae Ki Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malmsteen.
Park looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Park misses with a kick to the body
and Malmsteen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Park misses with a low kick.
Hae Ki Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malmsteen misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen connects with a crisp jab.
Park throws a head kick that misses.
Malmsteen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Park's head.
Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Park's shoulder, as Park tries to avoid the shot.
Malmsteen works Park's body with a nice hook.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malmsteen looks to land a left hand but Park moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a looping right.
Park was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malmsteen lands a nice hook to Park's body. Park takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malmsteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body. Park takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Park avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malmsteen throws a series of punches but Park avoids them all with ease.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Park moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Park is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malmsteen is keeping busy.
Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malmsteen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Park or not.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Good body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen lands with a left to the head.
Park blocking some punches.
Malmsteen breaks from the clinch.
Park lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malmsteen's sensitive parts.
Yngwie Malmsteen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Park wants to land a leg kick but Malmsteen is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yngwie Malmsteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malmsteen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngwie Malmsteen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen MMMBop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bolt Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price misses with an uppercut
and Morris counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick from Morris lands but Price takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tommy Price has been cut.
Morris's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morris doesn't seem bothered though.
Morris checks a low kick from Price.
Morris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Price scores with a takedown into Morris's guard.
Morris 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Morris is pulling down on Price's head. It's preventing any offense from Price, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price passes Morris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morris missing with punches from the bottom.
Morris misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris wants to get back to full guard but Price has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morris wants to control but Price postures up.
Morris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Price haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morris is trying to strike from the bottom but Price has passed into full mount.
Price takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morris swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Morris working to try and regain half guard.
Price controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris working to try and regain half guard.
Morris tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morris regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Price is taking a breather. Morris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Price's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price throws a leg kick
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price misses with a head kick.
Morris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morris lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Price's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Price connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morris scrambles back to his feet.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Price.
A nice side step and Morris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a right hand that Morris ducks under and follows up with a left that Morris also avoids with ease.
Price blocks a jab.
Morris moves out of range of the body kick.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Price lands a jab.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris wants to counter the offense by Price and move into the clinch position.
Price blocks a low kick nicely.
Price darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Morris breaks the clinch.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Price walks into a jab.
Price scores with a kick to the body.
Price checks a leg kick nicely.
Price appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morris misses with the body kick
and Price counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris avoids the body shot from Price.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Price enables Morris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Price manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Price keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?
Morris passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Price trying to control but Morris postures up.
Morris tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Price is staying active underneath Morris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morris.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morris stands up from Price's guard - Morris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Price 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 Morris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price throws a leg kick that misses.
Price lands with an overhand left.
Morris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Price. Price circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morris moves out of range as Price strikes.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Price. That's going to slow Morris down.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Price lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Price takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Price will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Price's cut.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morris with a nice cross.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morris on the side of the head.
Morris walks into a stiff left hand from Price.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Morris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Price throws a low kick but Morris avoids it.
Morris unleashes a big counter combination but Price bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Price throws a push kick but Morris slaps the foot to one side.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Good work by Morris as he checks the leg kick.
Morris avoids a kick to the body.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Morris slips the punch.
Price clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Price's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Price lands with a short shot to the head.
Morris is leaning against Price and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morris misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Price controlling the action here for a moment.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolt Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
A right hook to the body lands for Morris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morris throws an elbow but misses.
Price working aggressively here.
Morris tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Price breaks the clinch.
Morris avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Price misses
and Morris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morris wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Price throws a lazy head kick
and Morris counters with a left to the body.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Morris avoids the head kick by Price.
Morris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morris wants to land a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Tommy Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Price scores with a head kick. Morris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Price scores with a jab to the head.
Price throws the kick towards the body but Morris avoids it.
Price lands with a cross.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morris. Price shrugs it off though.
Price scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Price.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Price, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Price!
A victorious Tommy Price thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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143 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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137 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urskilz misses with a straight right.
Urskilz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urskilz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Urskilz, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Urskilz against the cage but Urskilz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Urskilz circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Urskilz circles away.
Urskilz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urskilz slips a jab from Jackson.
Urskilz tries a head kick but it misses.
Urskilz lands a high kick!
Jackson throws a head kick but Urskilz moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Urskilz.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urskilz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urskilz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz takes a shot to the head.
Urskilz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson is trying to drag Urskilz to the mat but Urskilz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Urskilz.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urskilz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Urskilz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Urskilz with a hook.
Urskilz darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Urskilz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Urskilz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Jackson throws the left hand but Urskilz avoids the punch easily.
Urskilz connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Urskilz scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Urskilz looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Urskilz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urskilz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urskilz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urskilz throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Urskilz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Urskilz up against the cage in a clinch.
Urskilz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urskilz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urskilz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson jumps guard and drags Urskilz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Urskilz stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Urskilz continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Urskilz controlling him for the moment.
Urskilz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More hug and hope from Urskilz.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Urskilz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Urskilz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilafat Urskilz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Urskilz throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a head kick but Urskilz moves out of range.
No joy there for Urskilz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Urskilz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Urskilz counters with a head kick.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Urskilz.
Urskilz tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Urskilz sprawls well.
Urskilz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urskilz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urskilz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urskilz's waist but Urskilz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Urskilz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urskilz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urskilz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urskilz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urskilz throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urskilz lands a lovely overhand right.
Urskilz swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Urskilz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urskilz. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urskilz but Urskilz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Urskilz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Urskilz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urskilz trying to control the position.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Urskilz is retaining full guard.
Urskilz pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Urskilz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Urskilz keeps moving.
Urskilz keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Urskilz moves out of range easily.
Urskilz scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urskilz with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urskilz. Urskilz obviously looking to wear him down.
Urskilz slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Urskilz is looking to counter punch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Urskilz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Urskilz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urskilz can pounce on him.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urskilz is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Urskilz circles away and we're back to standing.
Urskilz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ilafat Urskilz is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Urskilz circles away.
Urskilz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilafat Urskilz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Urskilz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urskilz takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Urskilz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses the jab.
Urskilz circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looks like Urskilz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Urskilz sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Urskilz.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Urskilz is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Urskilz defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz is looking for a sweep.
Urskilz sneaks back into half guard.
Urskilz trying to control here.
Urskilz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Urskilz tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Urskilz controlling the position well.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Urskilz is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Urskilz is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urskilz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Urskilz breaks the clinch.
Urskilz blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Urskilz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urskilz misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Urskilz - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Urskilz. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Urskilz throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urskilz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urskilz tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Urskilz circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Urskilz ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
It looked like Urskilz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Urskilz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Urskilz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Urskilz misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donnie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson dives in and grabs Urskilz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urskilz pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Urskilz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Urskilz is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Urskilz as he avoids it easily.
Urskilz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urskilz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Urskilz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Urskilz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a combination. Urskilz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Urskilz defends it nicely.
Urskilz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urskilz misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilafat Urskilz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urskilz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilafat Urskilz!
A victorious Ilafat Urskilz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Riley's choice of entrance music: Queen - It's A Hard Life. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Riley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley throws a body shot but no joy.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riley sprawls and moves away.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Riley.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Riley's leg. Riley is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riley lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley scores with a spinning back kick!
Riley throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Riley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riley counters with a body kick.
Riley checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Riley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Riley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Riley looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson'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.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riley is rocked!
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Riley goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ronnie Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Personally I blame my manager for sending me in there with such a ridiculous gameplan, it's about time I got someone else to manage me.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ice Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 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
12 - 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
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a kick to the body
and Drago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drago throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
Washington scores with a head kick. Drago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drago misses with a body kick.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington is stalling here.
Washington stalls.
Washington continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drago.
Drago throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Drago is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Drago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Washington scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Drago there.
Ice Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drago.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick from Drago.
Drago lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Jab from Drago.
Drago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington is rocked!
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Drago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Washington shoots in.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Drago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington moves out of range as Drago throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Washington just manages to avoid it.
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Drago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drago scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washington thows a body kick. Drago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ice Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington checks a low kick from Drago.
Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Drago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Drago is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Drago controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Drago keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago is looking to land body kicks.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves out of range as Drago throws a body kick.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Drago throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Drago is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Drago avoids the head kick by Washington.
Drago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drago clinches up against the cage.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago trying to land knees to the body.
Washington blocking some punches.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Drago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Drago is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Drago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drago controlling Washington's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Drago moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Drago counters with a quick kick to the body but Washington blocks it.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drago.
Washington takes one on the button.
Washington's coach down at Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Washington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily
and Drago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ice Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Washington.
A left lands for Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Drago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Washington shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago blocks a head kick by Washington.
Drago lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Drago clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Drago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington lands a front kick.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drago tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.
Drago throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Drago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago lands a jab to the nose.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drago misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drago tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drago misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drago to regain full guard.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington misses the body punch
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drago.
Drago tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Washington swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Drago is looking to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch.
Drago slips under a jab from Washington.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago working aggressively here.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Washington breaks the clinch.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Drago moves his leg out of the way.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Drago had his way with Samuel Washington in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington misses with a straight left.
Drago throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Drago throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Drago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Drago has managed to clinch.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington avoiding damage as Drago throws knees to the body.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington prevents a body shot from Drago.
Drago lands with a left to the head.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago stalling the fight.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.
Washington looking for a takedown.
Washington presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington is struggling to control the position.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Drago tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.
Washington stalling the fight.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drago into the cage.
Washington is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Samuel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Drago misses with a body punch.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drago.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ice Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Drago misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Drago!
Ice Drago retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Ice Drago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira has chosen Nasty as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Dubrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dubrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira at a distance.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Dubrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Dubrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dubrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dubrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dubrov staying out of range there.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Dubrov moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dubrov. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Dubrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov clinches.
Ferreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubrov controls his hands.
Ferreira tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira lands a shoulder strike.
Ferreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov avoiding damage.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dubrov looking to stall.
Dubrov taking a breather.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Dubrov lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira.
Dubrov looking to stall.
Dubrov blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Dubrov working Ferreira over with knees to the body.
Dubrov effectively controlling the action here.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubrov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dubrov or not.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira lands a left hand.
Dubrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
A short right from Ferreira.
Dubrov is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dubrov looking to stall.
Ferreira gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Ferreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Nice body punch from Ferreira - that landed with a thud.
Ferreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Ferreira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dubrov is breathing heavily.
Dubrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Dubrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dubrov avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferreira flicks out a counter leg kick but Dubrov steps away.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Dubrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dubrov takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dubrov is just out of range.
Dubrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Ferreira.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferreira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Ferreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Dubrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dubrov.
Ferreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dubrov misses with a low kick as Ferreira jumps back.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Ferreira - just one landing.
Dubrov swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Dubrov connects with a body shot that sends Ferreira's belly button to the back.
Dubrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Dubrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dubrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubrov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira gets an underhook and turns Dubrov into the cage.
Dubrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Dubrov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubrov scores with a knee to the head.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dubrov trying to stall but Ferreira improves his position.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubrovs head.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubrov trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubrov into the cage.
Ferreira lands a left hand.
Dubrov blocking some punches.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Dubrov is trying to stall.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov stalling in the clinch but Ferreira improves position.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dubrov effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubrovs head.
Dubrov tries to throw a body punch but Ferreira avoids it by throwing Dubrov back against the cage.
Ferreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dubrov or not.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dubrov lands a shoulder strike.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubrov.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira pushes Dubrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Ferreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dubrov.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Ferreira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubrov trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubrov into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov taking a breather.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dubrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferreira is defending well.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Dubrov blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ferreira.
Dubrov stalls.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferreira.
Ferreira is working Dubrov over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
Ferreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Dubrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
A short left from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Dubrov.
Nice body punch from Ferreira - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferreira as Dubrov tries to tie him up.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dubrov.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Ferreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Ferreira.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
That's time! Dubrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferreira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferreira works the jab nicely.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Ferreira lands with a hook. Dubrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dubrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira tries to clinch up but Dubrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira moves into the clinch.
Ferreira tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dubrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferreira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubrov taking a breather.
Dubrov misses with some punches.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
Dubrov wants to stall.
Ferreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dubrov misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubrov into the cage.
Dubrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubrov.
Ferreira lands with a light punch inside.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferreira is defending well for now.
A short left from Ferreira.
Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dubrov trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubrov into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Dubrov's head.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferreira is defending well for now.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Ferreira lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira presses Dubrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body.
Dubrov is looking to control Ferreira's arms but Ferreira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dubrov has his back to the cage.
Ferreira lands a left hand.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferreira lunges at Dubrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dubrov's hand.
Dubrov throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dubrov's calf.
Dubrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Ferreira checks it.
Dubrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dubrov lands a jab.
A big left from Dubrov misses.
As Dubrov backs off Ferreira throws a huge counter combo but Dubrov manages to avoid it all.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dubrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov clinches with his opponent.
Dubrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferreira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira digs a right hand into Dubrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dubrov's gas tank.
Dubrov blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Dubrov's head.
Dubrov is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov wants to stall.
Ferreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Pavel Dubrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dubrov.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Dubrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Dubrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dubrov trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubrov into the cage.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Come on Dubrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferreira avoids the damage to the body.
Ferreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Oh Dubrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Pavel Dubrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubrov.
Dubrov seems to have got his legs back now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
Ferreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Ferreira blocks with his arms.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubrovs head.
Nice body punch from Ferreira - that landed with a thud.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Dubrov leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferreira.
A short left from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France comes to the cage accompanied by bring me to life. Sadiq Hossein acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. France darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hossein blocks a jab.
France has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
France chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hossein can pounce on him.
France steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
France appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but France ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hossein stalks France and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into France's face. France staggers backwards, shaken.
Hossein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. France checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
France loads up on a big right hand but Hossein slips the punch.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Hossein tries to bum rush France with a series of wild strikes but France uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but France moved out of range.
France bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
France feinted with a counter takedown.
France shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hossein but Hossein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but France moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein tries to score with a low kick but France moves his leg out of the way.
France decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hossein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
France with the ground and pound but Hossein uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein managing to control the position.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hossein's guard.
France is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
France tries to pass to full mount but Hossein defends it.
France wants to take a breather but Hossein is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
France not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
France not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
France is looking for a kimura here.
Hossein trying to control here.
Hossein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hossein has France pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
France tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hossein defends well and France ends up having to push Hossein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Hossein misses.
France dives in and scores a takedown into Hossein's guard.
France will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
France loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
France looking to pass the guard.
France is working hard here to advance position.
Hossein wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hossein is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
France working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hossein wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
Hossein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
France wants to pass the guard but Hossein is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darwin France will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
France throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by France or perhaps it was just good defense by Hossein, which made it look bad.
France takes one to the side of the head.
France walks into a stiff left hand from Hossein.
France closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. France pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hossein misses with a jab to the body
and France counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
France throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hossein felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hossein actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein is staying active underneath France, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
France is looking to stall here but Hossein recovers full guard.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France is really struggling to control Hossein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein moves away from the strike by France.
Hossein feints a counter leg kick.
Hossein throws a hook but France avoids it easily.
France drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hossein looking to control.
Hossein wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
France wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Hossein trying to control the position.
France stands and throws Hossein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France throwing shots but missing, from side control.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hossein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France wants to control but Hossein is keeping him busy.
France tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no France has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
France is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hossein can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hossein wants to control but France postures up.
France in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
France advances to full mount.
France misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hossein tries to reverse the position but France maintains control.
France is working for a guillotine from mount but Hossein frees his head quite easily.
France 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.
France throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hossein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and France counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by France.
France wants to pass the guard but Hossein is keeping the position.
Darwin France overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France preventing the sweep.
Hossein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein looking to hit a scissor sweep but France is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from France.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but France moved out of range nicely.
Hossein lands with a hook. France tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
France on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hossein lands with an uppercut that bounces France off the cage and back into range.
France checks a low kick from Hossein.
Hossein walks into a jab.
France shoots in but no luck this time.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. France does a little dance to reset his feet.
France staying out of range there.
France shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hossein is trying to defend but France finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hossein is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
France wants to pass the guard but Hossein is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is trying to get back to full guard.
France seems to be looking for submissions.
France seems to be working for a kimura but Hossein defends the submission attempt.
Hossein moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
France preventing the sweep.
France throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hossein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hossein is trying to keep France in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
France clobbers Hossein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
France moves out of range as Hossein throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
France avoids the head kick by Hossein.
France changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
France throws a right hand that Hossein ducks under and follows up with a left that Hossein also avoids with ease.
France slips under a jab from Hossein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France clearly takes 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.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
France cracks Hossein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
France scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
France swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hossein.
Nice defenses there by France.
Nice shot lands for Hossein.
France is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
France takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
France moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Hossein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hossein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and France counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
France landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hossein is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France wants to sweep here but Hossein controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now France is on top in guard.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard.
France throwing strikes from guard but Hossein blocks nicely.
France is pushing down on Hossein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hossein is fighting to maintain full guard but France has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hossein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
France is looking to advance position but Hossein won't allow it.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
Hossein wants to improve his position but France is controlling well.
France is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
France is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hossein has managed to free his arm - good work.
France is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hossein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
France throws a big elbow that misses.
Hossein has his hands on France's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
France throws a body punch but Hossein moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hossein jabs at France's body.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hossein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hossein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France had his way with Sadiq Hossein in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Hossein misses.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on France's shoulder, as France tries to avoid the shot.
France misses with a body shot.
France lands a jab to Hossein's midsection.
Hossein connects with a leg kick. France looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Hossein.
France staying out of range there.
France displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hossein throws out the jab.
France keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
France closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
France goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hossein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in France's guard! Nice work there by Hossein!
Hossein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein passes into half guard.
Hossein is looking for a kimura here.
France wants to control but Hossein is keeping busy.
France is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Hossein passes to full mount!
France is trying desperately to improve position.
France prevents Hossein from taking his back.
France is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hossein get's back to his feet.
Hossein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before France has time to react.
Hossein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
France moves away from the strike by Hossein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France slips a straight right by Hossein.
Hossein missing with a left hand there. France was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
France moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Donk. Hossein catches France right on the button with a cross.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
France attempts a counter takedown but Hossein avoids it well and moves away.
France with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
France misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hossein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hossein jabs France to the body, keeping him at a distance.
France shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hossein but Hossein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
France throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
France uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
France gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hossein avoids the head kick by France.
Hossein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and France counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
France stopping the sweep attempt from Hossein.
France throws a strike but Hossein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
France looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darwin France is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hossein wants to stand and escape but instead France has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think France 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin France!
A victorious Darwin France thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel and AL Lickertwat. AL Lickertwat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Lickertwat counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Dragneel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lickertwat throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws a body shot but no joy.
Lickertwat cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel cracks Lickertwat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lickertwat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dragneel finish him?
Lickertwat is rocked!
It looks like AL Lickertwat has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lickertwat feints the counter takedown.
Lickertwat is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat seems to have recovered his senses.
Lickertwat slips a jab from Dragneel.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Lickertwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lickertwat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lickertwat stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat misses with a straight left.
Lickertwat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lickertwat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Lickertwat.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lickertwat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Lickertwat tries to get set, Dragneel tries to push him back and clinch up but Lickertwat manages to avoid the attempt.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lickertwat cracks Dragneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lickertwat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragneel misses with a double jab
and Lickertwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Lickertwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lickertwat.
Dragneel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lickertwat blocks a low kick nicely.
Lickertwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lickertwat lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Dragneel scores with a leg kick.
Lickertwat lands with a nice combination. Dragneel backs away looking to recover.
Lickertwat misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Lickertwat 's knee.
Lickertwat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lickertwat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Lickertwat counters with a straight right hand.
Lickertwat fails with a takedown attempt.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Lickertwat.
Lickertwat misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lickertwat! Dragneel lets Lickertwat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lickertwat moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lickertwat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Lickertwat finds it's target.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Lickertwat looks to move away, Dragneel throws a big counter combo bu Lickertwat just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Dragneel stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lickertwat misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Lickertwat finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lickertwat is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Lickertwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lickertwat.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lickertwat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
Lickertwat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Lickertwat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AL Lickertwat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Lickertwat.
As Lickertwat backs away, Dragneel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Dragneel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lickertwat is able to avoid easily.
Lickertwat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Dragneel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lickertwat is just out of range.
Lickertwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lickertwat misses with a hook
and Dragneel moves into the clinch.
A short left from Lickertwat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands a big right hand that drops Lickertwat! The killer instinct kicks in and Dragneel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dragneel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes into the arena with The Venture Brothers Opening Theme blaring out of the sound system. Vyacheslav Romanov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
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204 cm
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300 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov checks the leg kick.
Romanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samson.
Romanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samson on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Samson.
Romanov throws a head kick but Samson moves out of range.
Samson misses with a body kick.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson misses with a straight right.
Samson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samson avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Samson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Romanov thinks about the counter body kick.
Samson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romanov swings for the body but Samson moves out of range.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samson.
Romanov tries to work over Samson's front leg with a kick but Samson checks it.
Romanov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romanov checks a leg kick.
Samson misses with a low kick.
Romanov takes a swing at Samson's ribcage but misses.
Romanov throws a nice head kick!
Samson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romanov will feel that in the morning.
Samson throws a low kick, looking for Romanov's leg but Romanov calmly moves out of range.
Romanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Samson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romanov defending well as Samson loads up on a big left hand.
Romanov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Samson sprawling to the canvas. Romanov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Samson hang on?
It looks like Brock Samson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov is trying to work for a kimura but Samson is defending well.
Samson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanov.
Romanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to get back to full guard.
Romanov trying to control from half guard but Samson is working away.
Samson gets full guard.
Romanov distracts Samson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanov trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanov is posturing up here but Samson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Samson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Samson!
After the big win, Brock Samson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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